Republic of Suriname. Country Code: SR. Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana. Land Area: 63,037 square miles. Capital: Paramaribo. Climate: Tropical, moderated by trade winds. Terrain: Mostly rolling hills, narrow coastal plain with swamps. Population: 433,998. Life Expectancy: 71 years. Literacy: 93%. Languages: Dutch, English, Sranang Tongo, Hindustani, and Javanese. Ethnic Groups: Hindustani (their ancestors emigrated from northern India), Creole (Mixed White and Black), Javanese, and Maroons. Currency: Surinamese guilder (SRG).
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