Suriname

Suriname

Capital: Paramaribo
Population: 431,000
Languages: Dutch
Religions: Christian, Mohammedan, Hindu
Government: Republic
Currency: Surinam Guilder
Exports: aluminum, bauxite, lumber
Area: 163,820 sq. km.
Features: Wilhelmina Gebergte is a broad plateau in the Guiana Highlands. The high point is Juliana Top at 4,199 ft. The River Coeroeni forms the border with Guyana. The River Maroni forms the border with French Guiana. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}