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Paramaribo has remained the capital of Suriname, from its colonial days through the independence of Suriname in 1975 to the present day. The old town has suffered many devastating fires over the years, notably in January 1821 (which destroyed over 400 buildings) and September 1832 (which destroyed nearly 50 buildings). [ 8 ]
Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 20,631. [1] The historical centre of Paramaribo is located within the resort. The city centre is mainly in original condition, contains 291 listed monuments, and has of 2002 been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]
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Centrumkerk is a church of the Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname. It is located on Kerkplein in the centre of Paramaribo. [2] It was the state church until independence of Suriname in 1975. [3] The Centrumkerk is a monument, [4] and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. [5] The building is octagonal without a church tower. [6]
The name Suriname may derive from an indigenous people called Surinen, who inhabited the area at the time of European contact. [18] The suffix -ame, common in Surinamese river and place names (see also the Coppename River), may come from aima or eima, meaning river or creek mouth, in Lokono, an Arawak language spoken in the country.
The Waag is a former weigh house on the Waterkant in the historic centre of Paramaribo, Suriname. The building is a monument, [ 3 ] and an Unesco World Heritage Site . [ 4 ]
Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, coextensive with the capital city of Paramaribo. Paramaribo district has a population of 240,924, almost half the population of the entire country, and an area of 182 km 2. [3] The area was first colonised by the British in the 17th century with the construction of Fort Willoughby.
Paramaribo was founded in 1613 by Stoffel Albertszoon near the indigenous village Parmurbo. [6] According to a legend, it was named after chief "Para Maro" who built a quay near the Garden of Palms. The quay was named Rembo (English: waterside Dutch: waterkant), hence Para Maro Rembo. [7] Waterkant during a holiday (1890s)