Suriname

Suriname is a nation located in northeastern South America, bordering Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana. It is the smallest country in South America both in terms of population and area. The capital, Paramaribo, is known for its Dutch colonial architecture, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Suriname has an extremely diverse population, with strong cultural influences from Indian, African, Indonesian, and Chinese communities, as well as native Amerindian and Dutch. This diversity is reflected in the country's language, cuisine, and cultural traditions. Suriname's economy is heavily dependent on natural resources, particularly the mining of bauxite, gold, and oil. The country is also known for its rich biodiversity and vast rainforests, which cover much of its territory. Suriname was a Dutch colony until 1975, when it gained independence, and has since been a republic. Population of Suriname from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 575,000 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 580,000 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 586,000 inhabitants. Capital (Paramaribo): Population in 2020: About 240,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Paramaribo: 240,000 Lelydorp: 18,000 Nieuw Nickerie: 13,000 Moengo: 7,000 Nieuw Amsterdam: 5,000 Mariënburg: 4,000 Wageningen: 4,000 Albina: 3,000 Groningen: 3,000 Brownsweg: 2,000 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Suriname is divided into 10 districts. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $3.4 billion. 2019: About $3.5 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 7%. 2019: About 7%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 6%. 2019: About 4%. 2020: Data not available.