Suriname is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of South America.

How large and how populated is Suriname?

Suriname covers approximately 165,940 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 632,638, recorded for 2,022. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Suriname?

Suriname is associated with 1 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Suriname?

The dataset links Suriname with the following national parks: Brownsberg Nature Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Suriname?

Suriname is associated with the following country or countries: Suriname. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Brokopondo District. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Suriname?

The official name of Suriname is Republic of Suriname, and its native name is Republiek Suriname. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Suriname?

Suriname is associated with the following language codes: nl, en, srn, and with the time zone America/Paramaribo. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Suriname?

Suriname is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Suriname?

For Suriname, the capital is Paramaribo, the largest city is Paramaribo, and the associated currency code is SRD. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Suriname in geographic datasets?

Suriname is identified by the ISO code SR and the country code SR. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Suriname, and which ones are they?

Suriname is associated with 1 national parks in the dataset: Brownsberg Nature Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Suriname?

Suriname is associated with the following region or regions: Brokopondo District. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Suriname is a small country on the northern coast of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, making it the most heavily forested country globally. The country gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975 and uses Dutch as its official language.

Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a unitary presidential republic located on the northern coast of South America. It is the smallest country in South America by both area and population. The country is culturally diverse, with significant Indo-Surinamese, Afro-Surinamese, and Indigenous communities. Paramaribo serves as both the capital and largest city.

Largest city:Paramaribo

Currency code:SRD

ISO code:SR

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Population

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Brownsberg Nature Park stands as a vital protected landscape within Suriname, distinguished by its central mountain, tropical forest ecosystems, and scenic waterfalls such as Leo Waterfall. The park's location overlooking the vast Brokopondo Reservoir provides a unique geographic setting, making it an important destination for atlas and map-based exploration of Suriname's natural heritage. Understanding Brownsberg Nature Park offers insight into the Neotropical biodiversity and terrain characteristic of the Guianan moist forests.

Area: 122 km²
Established: 1969
IUCN: II
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