Administrative Divisions
Regionalization
Suriname is divided into one city in the country namely Paramaribo and nine provinces: Wanica, Nickerie, Saramacca, Komovina, Marovina, Bara, Brokpando, Xipavini and Coronie Suriname is divided into one city in the country namely Paramaribo and nine provinces: Wanica, Nickerie, Saramacca, Komovina, Marovina, Bara, Brokpando, Xipavini and Coronie .
Capital
(Paramaribo), located in the capital of Suriname, the country's largest port city on the west bank of the Suriname River (Paramaribo), located in the capital of Suriname, the country's largest port city on the west bank of the Suriname River . located downstream, from the estuary 15 km and covers an area of 17 km2 with a population of located downstream, from the estuary 15 km and covers an area of 17 km2 with a population of .
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9 million, at an elevation of 3 meters above sea level, the climate is hot and rainy, with an average annual temperature of 27. 3. degree. C., the average annual rainfall is 2300 mm .
Indians, part of the former fishing village in 1630 to establish British colonial stronghold, in 1651 became the capital of the Dutch occupation of 1667 Indians, part of the former fishing village in 1630 to establish British colonial stronghold, in 1651 became the capital of the Dutch occupation of 1667 . .
1816 and 1975 for the Antilles and Guyana capital 1816 and 1975 for the Antilles and Guyana capital .
Geography
Horizon Location
Suriname is located in northern South America Suriname is located in northern South America . east of French Guiana, on the south by Brazil, Guyana to the west, the North Atlantic territory east of French Guiana, on the south by Brazil, Guyana to the west, the North Atlantic territory .
16. 4 square kilometers (including Guyana and controversial 1. 7 million square kilometers) 
Climate
Suriname has a tropical rainforest climate, average annual temperature of 23 - 27 C, where annual rainfall is 2000 mm above the local patterns of climate Suriname has a tropical rainforest climate, average annual temperature of 23 - 27 C, where annual rainfall is 2000 mm above the local patterns of climate . .
rainy and dry seasons each year in early February to late April is the minor drought season, and the lowest temperature, average is 22 C, is the gold season;At the end of April to mid - August is the heavy rain season;in mid - August to early December is the major drought season, from early December to early February as a small rainy season rainy and dry seasons each year in early February to late April is the minor drought season, and the lowest temperature, average is 22 C, is the gold season;At the end of April to mid - August is the heavy rain season;in mid - August to early December is the major drought season, from early December to early February as a small rainy season . in the north to tropical in Suriname, located in the hurricane zone to in the north to tropical in Suriname, located in the hurricane zone to .
, , . no major natural disasters no major natural disasters.
Terrain
low - lying South High North low - lying South High North . is the northern coastal lowlands, marshes, the middle is tropical grassland;the southern hills and low plateau in the is the northern coastal lowlands, marshes, the middle is tropical grassland;the southern hills and low plateau in the .
average altitude of 400 - 800 meters, the highest point of Juliana Peak at an elevation of 1286 m average altitude of 400 - 800 meters, the highest point of Juliana Peak at an elevation of 1286 m .
Hydrological
numerous rivers, abundant water resources, the most important thing is to flow through the center of the Suriname River numerous rivers, abundant water resources, the most important thing is to flow through the center of the Suriname River .
Resources
Suriname's bauxite resource is very abundant in 2014, the proven reserves of about 600m tonnes, the world's proven reserves of 2. 4% Suriname Aluminum dross are spending industries, in the first half of 2012, bauxite production 165. 9 tons, and production was 61. 4 tons
Suriname Gold Gold on South African gold ore belt, you're going to stay in Suriname in the north - east of the greenstone belt, with an area of 2 square kilometers, by Sarah, the salad Creek, Ben Lowndes in Bastrop and Leary Suriname Gold Gold on South African gold ore belt, you're going to stay in Suriname in the north - east of the greenstone belt, with an area of 2 square kilometers, by Sarah, the salad Creek, Ben Lowndes in Bastrop and Leary . 4 mining districts consisting of only a few are northwest of Ava was a Luo area, the area area 1,000 square kilometers 4 mining districts consisting of only a few are northwest of Ava was a Luo area, the area area 1,000 square kilometers .
other minerals in the petroleum, iron, manganese, copper,nickel, platinum, gold etc. 1998 1998 .
77 ounces of gold production from the discovery of oil in offshore crude oil output 77 ounces of gold production from the discovery of oil in offshore crude oil output . 1995 27. 5 tons
forest area of the country's territory and 95 percent, by as much as hardwood trees that forest area of the country's territory and 95 percent, by as much as hardwood trees that . 1998, Suriname was declared a "150 hectares of land (equivalent to 10%) of the original rainforest is National Monument 1998, Suriname was declared a "150 hectares of land (equivalent to 10%) of the original rainforest is National Monument .
Political
Polity
Suriname national democratic presidential Suriname national democratic presidential . May 25, 2010, Su held a new parliamentary election, the opposition - led National Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament (MP) for the 51 seats in the subsequent May 25, 2010, Su held a new parliamentary election, the opposition - led National Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament (MP) for the 51 seats in the subsequent .
23 seats, and the major league A coalition, the Awami League government following 23 seats, and the major league A coalition, the Awami League government following . on 19 July, the National Assembly held presidential elections, Alliance candidate and National Democratic Party Chairman bouterse, president - elect, inaugurated on August 12 on 19 July, the National Assembly held presidential elections, Alliance candidate and National Democratic Party Chairman bouterse, president - elect, inaugurated on August 12 .
Constitution
In 1987 the National Assembly by the new draft constitution and the entry into force of the In 1987 the National Assembly by the new draft constitution and the entry into force of the . constitutional provisions: legislative power by the National Assembly and the President exercised jointly by the National Assembly are elected via the nationwide constitutional provisions: legislative power by the National Assembly and the President exercised jointly by the National Assembly are elected via the nationwide .
President and Vice President by the National Assembly more than two thirds of the elected, if not two thirds, by the National Assembly and provincial councils are composed of the National Assembly elected President and Vice President by the National Assembly more than two thirds of the elected, if not two thirds, by the National Assembly and provincial councils are composed of the National Assembly elected . President is the Head of State or Government, the President of the Council of State, Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces, exercise the executive power, appoints the Cabinet;Government by the President, the Vice President, Ministers, Vice President, who is also Prime Minister, the leader of the Cabinet, responsible to the President, government ministers is not a member of the National Assembly;National Assembly of the Council of State, who oversaw the government's implementation decision, and by the President and members of trade unions, enterprises, the legislature and the military and other major political force composed of representatives of the right to veto which it considers contrary to the Constitution of the Act, the final veto in the president's hands, the president in 1 months to consider for or against the decision of the Council of State President is the Head of State or Government, the President of the Council of State, Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces, exercise the executive power, appoints the Cabinet;Government by the President, the Vice President, Ministers, Vice President, who is also Prime Minister, the leader of the Cabinet, responsible to the President, government ministers is not a member of the National Assembly;National Assembly of the Council of State, who oversaw the government's implementation decision, and by the President and members of trade unions, enterprises, the legislature and the military and other major political force composed of representatives of the right to veto which it considers contrary to the Constitution of the Act, the final veto in the president's hands, the president in 1 months to consider for or against the decision of the Council of State .
court to safeguard the independence of the judiciary, without any interference.
Parliament
National Assembly is a unicameral legislature, the hallmarks of the 51 seats, for a term of 5 years National Assembly is a unicameral legislature, the hallmarks of the 51 seats, for a term of 5 years . parliament was established in May 2010, Jennifer Simons ( parliament was established in May 2010, Jennifer Simons (.
Speaker Jennifer Simons, 2010 July presidency of Speaker Jennifer Simons, 2010 July presidency of .
Judicial
Supreme Court, local courts and procuratorates Supreme Court, local courts and procuratorates . 3 Supreme Court judges are appointed for life, a dean of Ewald Honwana Buller Ewald (ombre) in 2010 3 Supreme Court judges are appointed for life, a dean of Ewald Honwana Buller Ewald (ombre) in 2010 .
6 months of the presidency of the Attorney - General Peng Xiao Ba Suo del Vassy ( 6 months of the presidency of the Attorney - General Peng Xiao Ba Suo del Vassy (.)).
Political Party
Main political parties or coalitions of parties: the grand coalition government ruling coalition part of Main political parties or coalitions of parties: the grand coalition government ruling coalition part of . in the 2010 general election, the National Democratic Party, New Party of Suriname, national unity, the progress of the peasants and workers party alliance 4 forming a grand coalition, and won 23 seats in parliament, the National Democratic Party (Nationale, NDP) won 18 seats, in the 2010 general election, the National Democratic Party, New Party of Suriname, national unity, the progress of the peasants and workers party alliance 4 forming a grand coalition, and won 23 seats in parliament, the National Democratic Party (Nationale, NDP) won 18 seats, .
dominant National Democratic Party was founded in June 1987, advocated the creation of an ethnic, social and economic order and democracy on the basis of party chairman Gareth dominant National Democratic Party was founded in June 1987, advocated the creation of an ethnic, social and economic order and democracy on the basis of party chairman Gareth . de de .
bouterse 2011,The new Surinamese party quit the government coalition Alliance bouterse 2011,The new Surinamese party quit the government coalition Alliance . A part of the ruling coalition, led by the brothers unite political coalition, the Popular Liberation and Development Party, the Party Party lead 3, and the principal is Maroon A part of the ruling coalition, led by the brothers unite political coalition, the Popular Liberation and Development Party, the Party Party lead 3, and the principal is Maroon .
this alliance in the 2010 general election by the parliamentary seats in 7, wherein the brothers unite political alliance won 4 seats, the Popular Liberation and Development Party won 3 seats this alliance in the 2010 general election by the parliamentary seats in 7, wherein the brothers unite political alliance won 4 seats, the Popular Liberation and Development Party won 3 seats . 2011, brotherly solidarity political union split, a portion of the exit from the A - League became the ruling party Union of Independent caucus, part remain on the A 2011, brotherly solidarity political union split, a portion of the exit from the A - League became the ruling party Union of Independent caucus, part remain on the A .
Awami League alliance within the ruling coalition government, by the noble truth of the party, and other 4 - party,truths in the 2010 election the party won six seats in parliament, the rest of the party is granted any seats in the new Awami League alliance within the ruling coalition government, by the noble truth of the party, and other 4 - party,truths in the 2010 election the party won six seats in parliament, the rest of the party is granted any seats in the new . Front opposition coalition, led by the Reform Party, the SNP, Labour and Democratic Choice party 91 4 - party Front opposition coalition, led by the Reform Party, the SNP, Labour and Democratic Choice party 91 4 - party .
2010 election won 14 seats in parliament, where the progressive reforms that the party won 8 seats, the Jatiya Party won 4 seats, remaining the two parties obtained one seat each ( 2010 election won 14 seats in parliament, where the progressive reforms that the party won 8 seats, the Jatiya Party won 4 seats, remaining the two parties obtained one seat each (. 1) Reform Party (, abbreviated VHP): Founded in 1949,1974) 395 - 5107; fax ( 1) Reform Party (, abbreviated VHP): Founded in 1949,1974) 395 - 5107; fax (.
. To Indian and the principal of Indian origin, primarily serves the interests of the party chairman Chang To Indian and the principal of Indian origin, primarily serves the interests of the party chairman Chang .
Deli Cabo Saad Dorje (single) Deli Cabo Saad Dorje (single) . (2) SNP (Nationale Suriname, hereinafter referred to as NPS): established in 1946, by mainly composed of Criollo (2) SNP (Nationale Suriname, hereinafter referred to as NPS): established in 1946, by mainly composed of Criollo .
argued in favor of parliamentary democracy, the development of an independent national economy argued in favor of parliamentary democracy, the development of an independent national economy . party chairman Gregory De Ruslan (Gregory) party chairman Gregory De Ruslan (Gregory) .
Dignitaries
West German President Baugh Collet (Desi) West German President Baugh Collet (Desi) . 13 October 1945, and was born in Suriname 13 October 1945, and was born in Suriname .
Fort Prudhomme, a career soldier, serving in the Royal Dutch Military Academy, and served in the army and NATO in the Netherlands in 1975 Suriname joined the Wehrmacht Fort Prudhomme, a career soldier, serving in the Royal Dutch Military Academy, and served in the army and NATO in the Netherlands in 1975 Suriname joined the Wehrmacht . .
participate through a military coup in 1980, served as the Commander in Chief of the Defence Force and the National Military Committee Chairman and Vice - Chairperson of the National Democratic Party was founded in 1987 by participate through a military coup in 1980, served as the Commander in Chief of the Defence Force and the National Military Committee Chairman and Vice - Chairperson of the National Democratic Party was founded in 1987 by ., and , and .
as party chairman in 1987 and 1991 general elections, losing both as party chairman in 1987 and 1991 general elections, losing both . from 1996 to 2000, the National Democratic Party won the election,Bao was appointed a National Consultant from 1996 to 2000, the National Democratic Party won the election,Bao was appointed a National Consultant .
in July 2010, president - elect to be sworn in on August 12 in July 2010, president - elect to be sworn in on August 12 . Vice President Robert S. Lee (Robert)
1961 on Aug. 16, 2010 was born on August 12, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the Vice - President of the Republic of Suriname was born on August 12, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the Vice - President of the Republic of Suriname .
Military
by the Wehrmacht armed forces composed of 2014, the total strength of about 2,500 people of Suriname a by the Wehrmacht armed forces composed of 2014, the total strength of about 2,500 people of Suriname a . Army infantry battalion (established in 1987), a Special Forces team, a Navy logistics support troops Army infantry battalion (established in 1987), a Special Forces team, a Navy logistics support troops .
2014 Suriname has approximately 240 of the Navy, to the Panamanian Libo have military bases Air Force 2014 Suriname has approximately 240 of the Navy, to the Panamanian Libo have military bases Air Force . 2014 Suriname had around 200 to serve as left and right of the small Air Force 2014 Suriname had around 200 to serve as left and right of the small Air Force .
Diplomatic
Foreign Policy
It will pursue the foreign policy and safeguarding national sovereignty, self - determination of peoples and non - intervention in internal affairs;Attaches importance to developing ties with neighboring Guyana, French Guiana and Brazil.keeping with the United States, the Netherlands and other European Union countries and pragmatic relationship;promoting regional integration, strengthening the South American continent, particularly among countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty;Suriname is of the Caribbean Community, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the members of the Inter - American Development Bank with about 100 countries in the establishment of diplomatic relations between the about 100 countries in the establishment of diplomatic relations between the .
External Relations
relationship with China, May 28, 1976, the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Suriname relationship with China, May 28, 1976, the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Suriname . the bilateral high - level contacts with international affairs to maintain a good mate the bilateral high - level contacts with international affairs to maintain a good mate .
June 2013, President Xi Jinping during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, the President of the Republic of Suriname with mr bouterse bilateral meetings;In the same month, President Su bouterse, who is here to attend the World Peace Forum and visit June 2013, President Xi Jinping during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, the President of the Republic of Suriname with mr bouterse bilateral meetings;In the same month, President Su bouterse, who is here to attend the World Peace Forum and visit . Suriname with China Suriname with China .
2012, bilateral trade volume was US $2. $1.2 billion, China exported goods to Mozambique to the value of 1. 89 billion and imports of $23.2 million, an increase by 39. 6%, 38. 9% and 45.9% of the two countries in culture, education, military, play an important role in promoting the smooth cooperation between the two countries have signed of the two countries in culture, education, military, play an important role in promoting the smooth cooperation between the two countries have signed .
cultural cooperation agreements cultural cooperation agreements . China sent an acrobatic troupe, the troupe and the troupe like to visit, and held a solo painting exhibition in Suriname,photography exhibition and handicraft exhibition like China sent an acrobatic troupe, the troupe and the troupe like to visit, and held a solo painting exhibition in Suriname,photography exhibition and handicraft exhibition like .
Sue, being represented by youth representatives to attend the Youth Festival in La Sue, being represented by youth representatives to attend the Youth Festival in La . Dutch relations due to historical reasons, Suriname's political, economic and cultural influence are intended for very deep Dutch relations due to historical reasons, Suriname's political, economic and cultural influence are intended for very deep .
1975 Suriname after independence, the tortuous development of bilateral relations, the Netherlands, was twice suspended 1975 Suriname after independence, the tortuous development of bilateral relations, the Netherlands, was twice suspended . assistance to Suriname in 2000 after the current administration took office, Soho's warming relationship, increased high - level visits, the Dutch state resumed aid Su, 2002, 2003, the Netherlands to Suriname to provide $25 million of assistance assistance to Suriname in 2000 after the current administration took office, Soho's warming relationship, increased high - level visits, the Dutch state resumed aid Su, 2002, 2003, the Netherlands to Suriname to provide $25 million of assistance .
2005, Suriname and the Netherlands to provide 28.4 million euros,The two countries signed an education cooperation statement in October 2005, the Dutch foreign minister, during his visit to the statement in October 2005, the Dutch foreign minister, during his visit to the .
In November 2005, the Dutch prime minister's visit to Suriname, and attend independent 30th anniversary In November 2005, the Dutch prime minister's visit to Suriname, and attend independent 30th anniversary . Suriname has 18 million people living in the Netherlands, and another 12 million people live in Dutch of Suriname descent Suriname has 18 million people living in the Netherlands, and another 12 million people live in Dutch of Suriname descent .
Guyana, relations between the two countries on 25 November 1975 Guyana, relations between the two countries on 25 November 1975 . diplomatic relations between Guyana and Suriname have territorial disputes, mainly in the Corantijn (Courantyne river delta upstream district of Xinhe, involving an area of 7 km2 diplomatic relations between Guyana and Suriname have territorial disputes, mainly in the Corantijn (Courantyne river delta upstream district of Xinhe, involving an area of 7 km2 .
Su Gui has held frequent meetings of the Boundary Commission,to discuss the disputed waters to develop resources and demilitarization of the New River delta, but progress so far, the two countries in other fields of cooperation relationship Su Gui has held frequent meetings of the Boundary Commission,to discuss the disputed waters to develop resources and demilitarization of the New River delta, but progress so far, the two countries in other fields of cooperation relationship . 2004, the government of Gwynedd between the demarcation of the boundary dispute to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for arbitration 2004, the government of Gwynedd between the demarcation of the boundary dispute to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for arbitration .
in September 2007, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in its ruling on the basic principle of using median line for the delimitation of maritime boundaries in September 2007, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in its ruling on the basic principle of using median line for the delimitation of maritime boundaries . in March 2011, the President of the Republic of Suriname bouterse Kyu - -visit,Gwynedd, with then - President Jagdeo's talks, both sides expressed the hope to follow the principles of international law in a peaceful way to resolve a territorial dispute with India in March 2011, the President of the Republic of Suriname bouterse Kyu - -visit,Gwynedd, with then - President Jagdeo's talks, both sides expressed the hope to follow the principles of international law in a peaceful way to resolve a territorial dispute with India .
of of . close relationship have been made in the relations between the two countries in March 2003, the President of the Republic of Suriname's first visit to the Indian close relationship have been made in the relations between the two countries in March 2003, the President of the Republic of Suriname's first visit to the Indian .
India exempted from Suriname 5000 million rupees due debts and decided to Suriname to provide $100,000 Drug India exempted from Suriname 5000 million rupees due debts and decided to Suriname to provide $100,000 Drug . 6 months, the Seventh World Hindi Conference held in Su, Indian Foreign Minister Singh rate and more than a hundred delegations to the General Assembly of the longstanding 6 months, the Seventh World Hindi Conference held in Su, Indian Foreign Minister Singh rate and more than a hundred delegations to the General Assembly of the longstanding .
carry out "technical and economic cooperation" carry out "technical and economic cooperation" . U.S. ties Suriname attaches importance to developing relations with the United States,economically dependent on the US deeper
US sanctions against Cuba, it opposes the Iraq war for US - Soviet US sanctions against Cuba, it opposes the Iraq war for US - Soviet . .
there is cooperation in combating drugs in 2003, under the pressure in the US, Su intensify the fight against illegal immigration of there is cooperation in combating drugs in 2003, under the pressure in the US, Su intensify the fight against illegal immigration of . in the area of the Americas, the US and USSR's wary, fearing the U.S. - China cooperation in the form of interest at the expense of the weaker countries, Brazil and other Latin American countries for the strengthening of the coordination of positions of
trade with Brazil and Suriname attaches great importance to relations with Brazil at the turn of the century, trade with Brazil and Suriname attaches great importance to relations with Brazil at the turn of the century, . extensive bilateral cooperation in international affairs, Suriname in the Brazil is tight, think Brazil can represent the interests of small extensive bilateral cooperation in international affairs, Suriname in the Brazil is tight, think Brazil can represent the interests of small .
Brazil in Latin America in Suriname to tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants,Multiple illegal residence Brazil in Latin America in Suriname to tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants,Multiple illegal residence . 2003 July, Venetiaan president on a state visit to Brazil, the Presidents of the United States on immigration, delaying debt reached consensus 2003 July, Venetiaan president on a state visit to Brazil, the Presidents of the United States on immigration, delaying debt reached consensus .
of the two countries signed agreements on mutual legal assistance agreements and bilateral trade agreements of the two countries signed agreements on mutual legal assistance agreements and bilateral trade agreements . 2005 Russia signed rice export agreements with Indonesia 2005 Russia signed rice export agreements with Indonesia .
relations of Suriname, Indonesia had belonged to the Dutch colonies, due to the history of the bilateral relations as well as the close relations of Suriname, Indonesia had belonged to the Dutch colonies, due to the history of the bilateral relations as well as the close . by Indonesian descent are the noble truth is the government's ruling party by Indonesian descent are the noble truth is the government's ruling party .
one of the two countries in various areas of economic and technical cooperation, the Joint Committee held its economy every year one of the two countries in various areas of economic and technical cooperation, the Joint Committee held its economy every year . 2003,The two countries signed cooperation agreements in the aviation sector and the avoidance of double taxation agreement 2003,The two countries signed cooperation agreements in the aviation sector and the avoidance of double taxation agreement .
in September 2005, Suriname Speaker Martin Sommerkorn Hal Qiao visited Indonesia and signed the agreement to enhance bilateral parliamentary exchanges of in September 2005, Suriname Speaker Martin Sommerkorn Hal Qiao visited Indonesia and signed the agreement to enhance bilateral parliamentary exchanges of .
Currency
Su Yuan in the currency of Suriname, is not freely convertible and pegged to the dollar and the RMB Yuan Su Su Yuan in the currency of Suriname, is not freely convertible and pegged to the dollar and the RMB Yuan Su . and and .
cannot direct settlement cannot direct settlement.
Industrial
bauxite mining, processing and so on, is the world's ninth - largest bauxite producer bauxite mining, processing and so on, is the world's ninth - largest bauxite producer . in addition to food, cigarettes, drinks, chemical products produceing in addition to food, cigarettes, drinks, chemical products produceing .
Agriculture, Forestry, And Fishery
arable land area of 0. 36% agriculture / forestry / fisheries contributed about 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) 1.3%
The main crops are rice, fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, palm, coffee and cocoa The main crops are rice, fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, palm, coffee and cocoa . rice planting area of cultivable land area of 50% rice planting area of cultivable land area of 50% .
43 per cent of rice exports, 8% of the total annual production of about 160,000 cubic metres of logs 43 per cent of rice exports, 8% of the total annual production of about 160,000 cubic metres of logs . .
fishery is an important source of foreign exchange - earning, annual catch of about 3 million tons, of which about 2 million metric tons of fishery is an important source of foreign exchange - earning, annual catch of about 3 million tons, of which about 2 million metric tons of .
Tourism
Tourism is underdeveloped in 2002 Tourism is underdeveloped in 2002 . $ $.
300 foreign exchange incomes from tourism from January to April of 2005, Chinese tourists made 428 million 300 foreign exchange incomes from tourism from January to April of 2005, Chinese tourists made 428 million . 95 95.
Finance
In 2012 the fiscal revenue of 40.25 billion yuan, spent a total of 44 million yuan in 2012 Su Su debt 9. 05
$reserves (excluding gold) 8. 85 $ $.
Foreign Trade
Main export Alumina, followed by rice, shrimp, fruit, wood etc., imported fuel, industrial raw materials and semi - manufactured goods, machinery, transportation and groceries major trading partners are the United States, Canada, Norway etc. 
Economic Group
main economic groups: (1) of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in 1910, chairman of the Mylar main economic groups: (1) of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in 1910, chairman of the Mylar . in (R. L. A.)
(2) Association of Trade and Industry (Suriname Suriname Trade and Industry Association): f. 1950 Chairman Meyer (M. Meyer)
National Symbol
Flies The Flag Of The People's Republic Of China
Suriname in 1975 adopted the flag of the People's Republic of China on Nov. 25, the Kingdom of Bhutan: 2 flag is green, white, red, white, green, composed of five parallel stripes, red, green, and the width ratio of 4: 2: 1 flag is green, white, red, white, green, composed of five parallel stripes, red, green, and the width ratio of 4: 2: 1 .
flag in the center of the surface which holds a yellow five - pointed star stands for national unity and bright future;Green stands for rich natural resources and fertile land, but also a symbol of the new expectations of the people of Suriname;white for justice and freedom;The red for passion and progress, also denoted as motherland with all the strength of the aspirations of flag in the center of the surface which holds a yellow five - pointed star stands for national unity and bright future;Green stands for rich natural resources and fertile land, but also a symbol of the new expectations of the people of Suriname;white for justice and freedom;The red for passion and progress, also denoted as motherland with all the strength of the aspirations of .
National Emblem
Suriname enabled national emblem in 1975 on 25 November, the National Emblem and the central oval shield emblem, is in the middle of a green diamond, which holds a yellow five - pointed star from left to right;Green represents hope and the star symbolizes the bright future of Suriname enabled national emblem in 1975 on 25 November, the National Emblem and the central oval shield emblem, is in the middle of a green diamond, which holds a yellow five - pointed star from left to right;Green represents hope and the star symbolizes the bright future of . the left part of the oval is a sailing boat in the sea, which stands for trade;right - half for growth on the greens of the palm trees, and who represent agriculture, soil and life the left part of the oval is a sailing boat in the sea, which stands for trade;right - half for growth on the greens of the palm trees, and who represent agriculture, soil and life .
each side of the oval is an American Indian, and the ribbon at the bottom bears the Surinamese inscription of Justice, Piety and Loyalty " each side of the oval is an American Indian, and the ribbon at the bottom bears the Surinamese inscription of Justice, Piety and Loyalty ".
National Anthem Of The People's Republic Of China
"God and Suriname on the song: rivers of Suriname, Suriname woodsiness, Suriname beautiful homeland, we salute you wish "God and Suriname on the song: rivers of Suriname, Suriname woodsiness, Suriname beautiful homeland, we salute you wish . fleet early renaissance, commercial prosperity, wishes for a few years, new fleet early renaissance, commercial prosperity, wishes for a few years, new .
Riri who will thrive must rise Riri who will thrive must rise.
Culture
Important Festival
Independence Day: November 25, the International Day of Indigenous inhabitants date: Aug. 9, the abolition of slavery in the Day: July 1 Lunar New Year: In April 2014, the Government of Suriname will be China's Lunar New Year at the national level the permanent public holidays, this is the first in the Americas 2015 Suriname is the Spring Festival holiday that will be determined after the first Lunar New Year 2015 Suriname is the Spring Festival holiday that will be determined after the first Lunar New Year.
Language
Dutch is the official languages, and Sundanese Dutch is the official languages, and Sundanese . nationalities have their own visual language of Suriname nationalities have their own visual language of Suriname .
Hakka is the statutory language, the Hakka language as a statutory national Hakka is the statutory language, the Hakka language as a statutory national .
Religious
42% of the residents are Christians, 20% Hindu, 13% Muslim, 45%, a Catholic, Buddhist 2% 42% of the residents are Christians, 20% Hindu, 13% Muslim, 45%, a Catholic, Buddhist 2% . hindu people dont eat beef, members of the Muslim people eat pork for hindu people dont eat beef, members of the Muslim people eat pork for .
Customs
customs due to the fact that more countries, different customs, young men and women flirt, a wedding but also different customs due to the fact that more countries, different customs, young men and women flirt, a wedding but also different . however, there is a lot of different food for the edge, rather oddly interesting however, there is a lot of different food for the edge, rather oddly interesting .
in Suriname had an Indian tribe, man, was the manner in which the fish are feeding, showing himself a proficient fishing skills, working at the laundry for a living, take on the burden of family men, if the girl would intentionally threw the shipapos; s fish cooked into a delicious gift by suitors in Suriname had an Indian tribe, man, was the manner in which the fish are feeding, showing himself a proficient fishing skills, working at the laundry for a living, take on the burden of family men, if the girl would intentionally threw the shipapos; s fish cooked into a delicious gift by suitors . diet of Suriname is a small country of northern South America diet of Suriname is a small country of northern South America .
but comprehensive from the world of culture and customs,In the diet also has a set of international dining outlets and the essence and unique flavor, are the Netherlands, India, South Africa, to the Jewish areas of catering culture but comprehensive from the world of culture and customs,In the diet also has a set of international dining outlets and the essence and unique flavor, are the Netherlands, India, South Africa, to the Jewish areas of catering culture . in Suriname restaurant, rich menu can offer more than a dozen countries, cuisines, is like trying new and taste the exoticism cuisine, as well as a great friend of select in Suriname restaurant, rich menu can offer more than a dozen countries, cuisines, is like trying new and taste the exoticism cuisine, as well as a great friend of select .
taboo residents of etiquette and other similar European and American countries, meeting the friends shook hands and exchanged greetings with the decorum of taboo residents of etiquette and other similar European and American countries, meeting the friends shook hands and exchanged greetings with the decorum of . farewell meeting, greeting with "Goodbye", "Happy", etc farewell meeting, greeting with "Goodbye", "Happy", etc .
the most commonly used salutation of Mr, Mrs,Ms. or Mrs. on unmarried young men and women called Master and Miss on unmarried young men and women called Master and Miss .
habit in the call before the administrative or academic title habit in the call before the administrative or academic title . taboo with residents of the Netherlands and other countries similar taboo with residents of the Netherlands and other countries similar .
as women age inappropriate for those who ask, questions which I laid in the absence of a reply to as women age inappropriate for those who ask, questions which I laid in the absence of a reply to .
With Distinctive National Features
In Suriname, the Indians who live in the river, fishing is a very special method, they were neither mutagenized with fishing nets, fishing rod, but with a wooden bow and shooting, and generally hit In Suriname, the Indians who live in the river, fishing is a very special method, they were neither mutagenized with fishing nets, fishing rod, but with a wooden bow and shooting, and generally hit . using this fishing method, requiring highly skilled and qualified technical using this fishing method, requiring highly skilled and qualified technical .
So, here's the fishermen since ancient times and famous So, here's the fishermen since ancient times and famous . when fishermen to fishing, the wood of the bow in his hand for quiet waiting by the side of the river, if found to have the fish immediately emitted a strong wood arrows, k ' when fishermen to fishing, the wood of the bow in his hand for quiet waiting by the side of the river, if found to have the fish immediately emitted a strong wood arrows, k '.
can accurately hit the target in accordance with local regulations, a bona fide fisherman must hit a fish, otherwise, they are not fishermen,and it will receive the kids taunted can accurately hit the target in accordance with local regulations, a bona fide fisherman must hit a fish, otherwise, they are not fishermen,and it will receive the kids taunted . local tribal leaders will also give him some money, he said: "Young man, you'd better go to the shop to buy a white man with a fishing rod, you're not shooting local tribal leaders will also give him some money, he said: "Young man, you'd better go to the shop to buy a white man with a fishing rod, you're not shooting .
" So, who is one of pathways from childhood begin shooting practice, in order to truly have this ability, to avoid being teased. There is a very interesting phenomenon, in Gold, on the worker's salary with gold tally it There is a very interesting phenomenon, in Gold, on the worker's salary with gold tally it .
Social
Population
Suriname has a population of about 55.3 million (2013) where Indian accounted for 33 per cent, Creoles, who accounted for 31 percent, Indonesians account for 15 percent, accounting for 10 percent of the Saramaccan Maroons, Amerindians occupied 4%, Chinese 3%, white 1%, others accounted for 3% Indian accounted for 33 per cent, Creoles, who accounted for 31 percent, Indonesians account for 15 percent, accounting for 10 percent of the Saramaccan Maroons, Amerindians occupied 4%, Chinese 3%, white 1%, others accounted for 3% .
Another 18 million people living in the Netherlands in Suriname Another 18 million people living in the Netherlands in Suriname . about 60 per cent of the population living in the capital Paramaribo about 60 per cent of the population living in the capital Paramaribo .
1996 natural birth rate 2. 27%, mortality was 0. 7%
Education
continue to use the basic education system in the Netherlands, 6 - to 12 - year - old child, school is compulsory, free education from primary to higher education are continue to use the basic education system in the Netherlands, 6 - to 12 - year - old child, school is compulsory, free education from primary to higher education are . There are 1 university (the University of Suriname) There are 1 university (the University of Suriname) .
2001 official estimated adult illiteracy rate is 14% 2001 official estimated adult illiteracy rate is 14% . between 1990 and 2000, Su on education budget in GDP of about 3 - 4% between 1990 and 2000, Su on education budget in GDP of about 3 - 4% .
in March 2003, the Inter - American Development Bank approved a loan of $1250 Su provides, for the reform of education system, Su Su in March 2003, the Inter - American Development Bank approved a loan of $1250 Su provides, for the reform of education system, Su Su . government plans to increase its compulsory education period is formed 6 in 10 years government plans to increase its compulsory education period is formed 6 in 10 years .
2005, Su's census showed that 7 th,Su 6 in persons over the age of 74. 1% of people who could read and write (
Medical
Suriname medical facilities modernization, but extremely serious brain drain of health - care system nationwide Suriname medical facilities modernization, but extremely serious brain drain of health - care system nationwide . 5 general hospitals, 1 hospital psychiatric beds in total Medicare system more perfect 1318 5 general hospitals, 1 hospital psychiatric beds in total Medicare system more perfect 1318 .
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Suriname Chinese medical teams to the WHO 2011 Suriname national health expenditure accounted for 6% of GDP on a purchasing - power parity, per capita health care expenditure by an amount of $ Suriname Chinese medical teams to the WHO 2011 Suriname national health expenditure accounted for 6% of GDP on a purchasing - power parity, per capita health care expenditure by an amount of $. 2006 - 2012, the average number of hospital beds for every 10,000 people owned 31 2006 - 2012, the average number of hospital beds for every 10,000 people owned 31 .
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The Media
newspapers: the "truth", with a circulation of about 8000 parts;"Western Evening News", with a circulation of approximately 18,000 Angolan news agency Angop news agency newspapers: the "truth", with a circulation of about 8000 parts;"Western Evening News", with a circulation of approximately 18,000 Angolan news agency Angop news agency . mainly for Surinam, with the West, Latin America, the Caribbean, the major news agencies in business, one of which is published in Dutch, English and mainly for Surinam, with the West, Latin America, the Caribbean, the major news agencies in business, one of which is published in Dutch, English and .
Radio: Suriname Broadcast Foundation: Founded in 1965, the government - run option, with Dutch and broadcast in local languages;Suriname Radio: was founded in 1984 by the government - run, in Dutch, English and Sundanese broadcasting twice a week;K. B. C. Radio: was founded in 1985, and broadcast in local languages and English;Paramaribo Radio: established in 1957, in local languages, English and Spanish;drumming station: founded in 1958, in Dutch, the lingua franca, local television stations with 1: Suriname TV stations: founded in 1965 by the government - run, in local languages, Dutch and English broadcast 1: Suriname TV stations: founded in 1965 by the government - run, in local languages, Dutch and English broadcast .
Abony television in 1985: established, operated by the government, in Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish and local - language radio Abony television in 1985: established, operated by the government, in Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish and local - language radio .
Sports
Suriname has participated in the Olympic Games in 1968, and in 1988 won 1 gold medal (swimming), 1992 was once again swimming won 1 bronze medals after failing Suriname has participated in the Olympic Games in 1968, and in 1988 won 1 gold medal (swimming), 1992 was once again swimming won 1 bronze medals after failing . Zeng's absence in 1964 and 1980 Olympic Games Zeng's absence in 1964 and 1980 Olympic Games .
City Characteristics
City buildings are mostly two - storey buildings having Dutch City buildings are mostly two - storey buildings having Dutch . characteristics of rural houses, in clusters of cement wood - framed bungalows, palm - leaf - roofed huts characteristics of rural houses, in clusters of cement wood - framed bungalows, palm - leaf - roofed huts .
residents dress casual and formal occasions, wear a suit and leather shoes residents dress casual and formal occasions, wear a suit and leather shoes . residents of main food are rice, pork, poultry, fish, seafood and various vegetables and fruits like residents of main food are rice, pork, poultry, fish, seafood and various vegetables and fruits like .
main beverage is beer and wine main beverage is beer and wine .
Transportation
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Railway
As of 2014 no passenger railway As of 2014 no passenger railway . Suriname Suriname plans to develop railway network to allow people to more easily enter the inland railway by August 2013, these plans are not mature yet Suriname Suriname plans to develop railway network to allow people to more easily enter the inland railway by August 2013, these plans are not mature yet .
1903 - 1912, it has been suggested in Suriname is 173 km railway connects landlocked goldfields and the capital of Paramaribo, but the railway is disused 1903 - 1912, it has been suggested in Suriname is 173 km railway connects landlocked goldfields and the capital of Paramaribo, but the railway is disused . .
there is no rail link with neighbors there is no rail link with neighbors.
Highway
As of September 2014, Suriname 44.7 kilometers in length, wherein the asphalt is 990 km, 190 km is a brick path, remaining 3290 km sand road main public road runs from east to west link Alpina and Nick main public road runs from east to west link Alpina and Nick .
in 1999 and was completed in July this cabbie South Bridge will be the capital of Paramaribo and Nickerie in the western regions are linked in the in 1999 and was completed in July this cabbie South Bridge will be the capital of Paramaribo and Nickerie in the western regions are linked in the . 2000 and was completed in May of the Suriname River and east of the capital will be joined by 2000 and was completed in May of the Suriname River and east of the capital will be joined by .
Waterway
Suriname's main port of Paramaribo is the Nieuwe Haven Harbor, 90 per cent of all import and export goods entering and leaving port via Suriname's main port of Paramaribo is the Nieuwe Haven Harbor, 90 per cent of all import and export goods entering and leaving port via . navigable rivers with a total length of about 1500 km south of the capital Paramaribo is the main port navigable rivers with a total length of about 1500 km south of the capital Paramaribo is the main port .
. Ferries to Guyana and French Guiana Ferries to Guyana and French Guiana .
Airlift
As of 2014, the capital of Suriname has one international airport 747 broadcasting technology, has four international routes to other airports and airstrips As of 2014, the capital of Suriname has one international airport 747 broadcasting technology, has four international routes to other airports and airstrips . could deliver only small short - range aircraft currently use the could deliver only small short - range aircraft currently use the .
open Paramaribo Suriname to the Netherlands in Amsterdam, Miami, Aruba, Brazil, Belem, Georgetown, Guyana like open Paramaribo Suriname to the Netherlands in Amsterdam, Miami, Aruba, Brazil, Belem, Georgetown, Guyana like .
