Suriname
Republic of Suriname
People: Surinamer
Suriname is located in South America and has a population of around 616,500. Its capital city is Paramaribo, and the most widely spoken official language is Dutch.
By the numbers, Suriname is the 166th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 90th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 4 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Suriname — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Suriname |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Paramaribo |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 616,500 |
| Area | 163,820 km² |
| Currency | Surinamese dollar (SRD) $ |
| Official Language | Dutch |
| Dialling Code | +597 |
| Internet TLD | .sr |
| Timezone | UTC-03:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SR / SUR |
| Borders | Brazil, Guyana |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Suriname
What is the capital and currency of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo and the currency is the Surinamese dollar (SRD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What currency does Suriname use?
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language of Suriname is Dutch.
What is the dialling code for Suriname?
The international dialling code for Suriname is +597.
What side of the road does Suriname drive on?
Suriname drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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