Interesting facts about Suriname Is a great opportunity to learn more about South America. The country is located near the equator, as a result of which a hot and humid climate prevails here. As of today, cutting down valuable tree species leads to deforestation of local lands.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Republic of Suriname.
- Suriname is an African republic that gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975.
- The unofficial name of Suriname is Netherlands Guiana.
- Did you know that Suriname is considered the smallest South American state in terms of area?
- The official language of Suriname is Dutch, but the locals speak about 30 languages and dialects (see interesting facts about languages).
- The motto of the republic is "Justice, piety, faith."
- The southern part of Suriname is almost not inhabited by people, as a result of which this region is rich in a variety of flora and fauna.
- The only Surinamese railway was abandoned in the last century.
- An interesting fact is that it rains up to 200 days a year in Suriname.
- Only about 1,100 km of asphalt roads have been built here.
- Tropical forests cover almost 90% of Suriname's territory.
- The highest point in Suriname is Mount Juliana - 1230 m.
- Suriname's Brownsburg Park is one of the world's most extensive areas of pristine rainforest.
- The economy of the republic is based on the extraction of bauxite and the export of aluminum, gold and oil.
- The population density in Suriname is one of the lowest in the world. Only 3 people live here per 1 km.
- The Surinamese dollar is used as the national currency (see interesting facts about currencies).
- Half of the local population is Christian. Then come Hindus - 22%, Muslims - 14% and other representatives of different religions.
- All telephone booths in the country are colored yellow.
