Suriname
Suriname is a country in South America with a population of 628,892. Its capital is Paramaribo and the currency is the SRD. GDP per capita is around $6,000, the main language is Dutch.
Key facts
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Where is Suriname?
In South America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 80,721 in 1800 to 628,892 in 2023
From 50.7 yrs in 1950 to 73.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hallo
- Good morning Goedemorgen
- Good day Goedemiddag
- Good evening Goedenavond
- Good night Goedenacht
- Thank you Dank u
- Please Alstublieft
- Excuse me Pardon
- Sorry Sorry
- 1 Één
- 2 Twee
- 3 Drie
- 4 Vier
- 5 Vijf
- 6 Zes
- 7 Zeven
- 8 Acht
- 9 Negen
- 10 Tien
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is SR?
SR is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Suriname, a country in South America with its capital at Paramaribo.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The main language spoken in Suriname is Dutch (Nederlands). Dutch for "hello" is "Hallo".
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What is the country calling code for Suriname?
The international dialling code for Suriname is +597. Its two-letter country code is SR.
What currency is used in Suriname?
Suriname uses the SRD, currency code SRD.
What is the population of Suriname?
Suriname has a population of about 628,892 people across 163,820 km².