Where is Suriname located?
Suriname is located in northern South America, bordered by Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and French Guiana (overseas department of France) to the east. It has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the north.
What is the capital of Suriname?
Paramaribo
What is the official language of Suriname?
Dutch
What is the largest river in Suriname?
The Marowijne River
What is the nickname for Suriname?
"The Green Heart of South America"
What percentage of Suriname's land is covered by rainforest?
Over 90%
What is the national bird of Suriname?
The hoatzin
What is the most popular dish in Suriname?
Roti with chicken curry and peanut sauce
What is the traditional greeting in Sranan Tongo, the lingua franca of Suriname?
"Boeng"
What is the name of the famous wooden stilt houses found in Suriname?
Woonboten
What is the main export of Suriname?
Bauxite (Aluminum ore)
What is the currency of Suriname?
The Surinamese dollar (SRD)
What is the largest ethnic group in Suriname?
Hindustanis (descendants of indentured laborers from India)
What is the official religion of Suriname?
There is no official religion, but Hinduism and Christianity are the most widely practiced.
What is the name of the annual festival celebrating Surinamese independence?
Owru Yari (meaning "Awakening Day")
What is the famous traditional boat used in Suriname for water transportation?
The korjal (a dugout canoe)
What is the tallest waterfall in Suriname?
The Raleighvallen (427 feet)
What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Suriname consisting of a network of interconnected freshwater creeks?
Central Suriname Nature Reserve
What is the nickname for the Javanese community in Suriname?
Javanen
What is the traditional Surinamese dance known for its fast footwork and intricate rhythms?
Aleke
What is the name of the famous Surinamese singer known for his fusion of kaseko and pop music?
Max Nijman
What is the Surinamese term for "good day"?
"Goede morgen"
What is the name of the largest market in Paramaribo?
The Central Market
What is the traditional drink made from fermented palm sap?
Palmwijn
What is the traditional Surinamese pastry made from grated coconut and cassava?
Pannekoek
What is the name of the Surinamese sport that combines elements of soccer, handball, and basketball?
Balsport
What is the highest mountain in Suriname?
Juliana Top (1,230 feet)
What is the name of the Surinamese film director known for his award-winning documentary "The Silent Ones"?
Ida Does
What is the Surinamese term for "thank you"?
"Dank u wel"
What is the name of the famous Surinamese musician and writer known for his unique blend of kaseko and jazz?
Eddy Snijders
What is the meaning of the word "Suriname" in the indigenous Carib language?
"The land of the red river people"