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The national capital, Paramaribo, is by far the dominant urban area, accounting for nearly half of Suriname's population and most of its urban residents. Indeed, its population is greater than the next nine largest cities combined .
The capital, Paramaribo, lies 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean on the Suriname River. Quick Facts. See article: flag of Suriname. Also Known As: Republiek Suriname. Republic of Suriname. Netherlands Guiana. Dutch Guiana.
Paramaribo (UK: / ˌpærəˈmærɪboʊ / PARR-ə-MARR-ib-oh, US: / ˌpɑːrəˈmɑːrɪboʊ / PAR-ə-MAR-ib-oh, Dutch: [ˌpaːraːˈmaːriboː] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District.
Paramaribo, largest city, capital, and chief port of Suriname. It lies on the Suriname River 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Paramaribo is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 feet (5 meters) above the river at low tide.
Paramaribo serves as Suriname’s capital city. The city occupies an area of 182 square km and has a population of 241,000, which is nearly half of the country's total population, and which make it Suriname's most populous city.
Background. The Spaniards first explored Suriname in the 16th century, and the English then settled it in the mid-17th century. Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of African slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. The Netherlands granted the colony independence in 1975.
Located in South America along the banks of the Suriname River, Paramaribo is the capital of the small country of Suriname. More than half population of the Suriname lives in Paramaribo, which experiences a rainforest climate.