Suriname

Key Facts About Suriname

• •Suriname is the smallest country in South America by area.
• •Dutch is the official language, a legacy of Dutch colonisation.
• •Over 90% of the country is covered by tropical rainforest, one of the highest proportions in the world.
• •Suriname has a highly diverse population: Hindustani, Creole, Javanese, Maroon, Indigenous, and Chinese communities.
• •The Central Suriname Nature Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 1.6 million hectares.

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