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Suriname is known for its diverse cultural heritage, which includes food, music, dance, and festivals. The country is also home to one of the world's largest protected rainforests, the Central Suriname Nature Reserve.

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Suriname is famous for its pristine and diverse natural beauty. Around 30 percent of the total land area of Suriname is protected by law as wildlife reserves. About 80 percent of Suriname's land surface is covered by tropical rainforest.

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Yes, Suriname specifically is famous for bauxite. Suriname is one of the top 10 producers of bauxite in the world. SURALCO, a subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of America, has been mining bauxite in Suriname since 1916.

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What is Suriname known for?

Suriname is famous for its pristine and diverse natural beauty. About 80 percent of Suriname's land surface is covered by tropical rainforest. One of Suriname's most important landmarks is the Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] in west central Suriname. The Reserve was created by Conservation International and the Republic of Suriname in 1998. The Reserve was designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its 6,178 square miles [16,000 square kilometers] of pristine tropical rainforest ecosystem.


Who are Suriname's famous people?

Athletes and political officeholders are Suriname's famous people.Specifically, Suriname is one of the lesser known of South America's thirteen (13) countries. It nevertheless has its share of famous people, such as artists, businessmen, designers, entertainers, musicians and writers. These people are famous for their achievements within Suriname even though they may not be well known on a widespread basis throughout the world. Instead, it comes down to athletes on European soccer teams and Suriname's presidents who are famous within Suriname's borders and beyond.


Where is Suriname's city hall?

Suriname's capital city at Paramaribo is the location of Suriname's city hall. Paramaribo's modern city hall is on Independence Square [Onhafhankelijkheidsplein]. It's across from the famous statue of Surinamese Hindu politician Jagernath Lachmon [September 21, 1916 - October 19, 2001].


Was ist Suriname?

What is Suriname? in English means "Was ist Suriname" in German.


What is Suriname's offical name?

Republic of Suriname (Republiek Suriname in Dutch)


South American country uses dikes to preserve land?

The South American country that uses dikes to preserve land is Suriname. Other countries use dikes to preserve land as well, but Suriname is the most famous.


What is the official name of Suriname South America?

Suriname is officially the Republic of Suriname.


What is 'Welcome to Suriname' in Dutch?

Welkom in Suriname is a Dutch equivalent of 'Welcome to Suriname'.


Is suriname a peninsula?

No, Suriname is not a peninsula.


What is the country code and area code of West Suriname Suriname?

The country code and area code of West Suriname, Suriname is 597, (0)2.


What is 'When she comes to Suriname' in Dutch?

"Als zij naar Suriname komt" is one way of saying "When she comes to Suriname", another way of saying is "Waneer komt zij naar Suriname?" it could mean "When is she coming to Suriname?"


Does Suriname have a king?

No. Suriname is a republic, so it has a president.