Fun Trivia : Suriname

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Suriname

Suriname has a plentiful supply of bauxite. What metal is made from this ore?

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aluminum . Bauxite is Suriname's main export accounting for 70% of export earnings.



Suriname was once a Dutch colony. The Dutch obtained the colony in 1667 by trading an area in North America with the British. What city now lies in this area?

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New York . The Dutch continued to rule Suriname until 1975 when the country gained its independence.



What is Suriname's neighbor to the west?

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Guyana. Guyana, once known as British Guyana, lies to the west of Suriname. Suriname is the smallest of the three countries once known as Dutch Guiana, British Guiana and French Guiana.



For whom is Suriname's largest lake named?

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Van Blommestein. Professor W. J. van Blommestein Meer (Lake) is one of the world's largest reservoirs. It is about an hour and a half's drive from Suriname's capital Paramaribo in the area of the Brownsberg Nature Park.



In what direction do you go to reach French Guiana from Suriname?

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east. Guyana lies to the west and Brazil to the south.



In 2007, what is the capital of Suriname?

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Paramaribo. Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, as of the year 2007, and is located in the Paramaribo District, with a population of roughly 250,000.



What is the official language of Suriname?

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Dutch. Dutch is the main language spoken in Suriname and is also spoken in The Netherlands and Belgium.



How many districts does Suriname have?

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Ten. Suriname has ten districts,these are: Brokopondo, Commewijine, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, and Wanica.



What is the date that Suriname became an independent country from The Netherlands?

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November 25, 1975. In 1973, the local government, led by the NPK (a largely Creole party) started negotiations with the Dutch government about independence, which was granted on November 25, 1975.



Who was the first Prime Minister of Suriname?

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Henck Arron. Henck Arron, along with being the first Prime Minister of Suriname, was also the leader of the Suriname National Party.



Describe the climate of Suriname?

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Suriname is a tropical environment and is moderated with strong winds. Suriname is a very hot and tropical country because the country is located by the equator. There are strong winds to cool the country down, but it does not stop the temperature from being humid and hot.



Who was the very first president of Suriname?

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Johan Ferrier. Johan Ferrier was the first president of Suriname and held his position from November 25, 1975 to August 13, 1980.



What ethnic group first inhabited the country of Suriname?

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Native Americans. Back in 3000 BC, Native Americans inhabited Suriname and were the first ethnic group in the country.



What is the largest ethnic group of Suriname, in 2007?

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East Indians. The East Indians ethnic group is the largest group in Suriname and, in 2007, made up 37 percent of the population.



As of October 2007, what is the main religion of Suriname?

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Hindu. Hindu 27.4%, Protestant 25.2% (predominantly Moravian), Roman Catholic 22.8%, Muslim 19.6%, indigenous beliefs 5%