This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 13 November 2023 Suriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard ...

First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of slavery in 1863, workers were ...

1. In both area and population, Suriname is the smallest country in mainland South America. 2. Dutch is still the official language of Suriname. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT 3. The main ...

Suriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard of living but also faces serious political and economic challenges. Since ...