Area: 163,265 sq km (63,037 sq miles)
Population: 437,024
Capital City: Paramaribo (population: 180,000)
People: Surinamese. Ethnic groups include: East Indian 27%, Mixed 19%, Creole 18%, Javanese 15%, Bush Negro 14.5%, Amerindians 3%, Chinese 2%, European 1%
Languages: Dutch (official), English, Sranan Tongo (Creole Language), Hindustani, and Javanese
Religions: Hindu, Muslim, Roman Catholic, Dutch Reformed, Moravian, Jewish, Baha'i
Currency: Suriname Guilder was replaced by the Surinamese dollar in January 2004
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