Suriname

former: Netherlands Guiana, Dutch Guiana

Republic of Suriname / Republiek Suriname

Suriname is in Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana.

Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic.

It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian government, but a democratically elected government returned to power in 1991.

Geographic coordinates: 4 00 N, 56 00 W

border countries: Brazil 597 km, French Guiana 510 km, Guyana 600 km

Capital of Suriname: Paramaribo

Administrative divisions: 10 districts (distrikten, singular - distrikt); Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica

Independence: 25 November 1975 (from Netherlands)

National holiday: Independence Day, 25 November (1975)

Current Time - Suriname

Suriname Standard Time is 3 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-3).  

Suriname does not operate Daylight-Saving Time

What is the International Telephone Dialling Code for Suriname?

The International Dialling Code for Suriname is 597.

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