Country - South America
Why visit
Suriname combines Paramaribo's wooden architecture, rainforest rivers, former plantation routes, and Maroon, Javanese, Hindustani, Indigenous, Dutch, and Creole cultures. It is one of South America's most culturally distinctive small countries.
How to use this result
Suriname works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.
Use Paramaribo as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Suriname.
At a glance
Location
4.0°, -56.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
163,820 km²
63,251 mi²
Country population
620k
4/km²
Subregion
South America
Currency
Surinamese dollar ($)
SRD
Dial
+597
Language
Dutch
Demonym
Surinamer
Internet
.sr
UN
Member state
ISO code
SR / SUR
Where in the world
4.0° - -56.0°
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Bordering Suriname
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Frequently asked about Suriname
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname.
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar ($), ISO code SRD.
The primary language is Dutch.
No, Suriname has a coastline.
Suriname borders Brazil, Guyana.
The calling code is +597.
Feb–Apr, Aug–Nov. Check current weather and local events before booking.
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