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Suriname - True or False Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about Suriname. What do you know about this South American country?

A multiple-choice quiz by Vermic. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Vermic

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,110

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
896

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1. The estimated number of airports in Suriname in 1999 was 46.

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2. Suriname became independent in 1975 from Portugal.

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3. In Suriname you can pay with the Suriname's dollar or SRD.

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4. In the Surinamese flag there is a large, green, five-pointed star, centered in a red band.

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5. Suriname is located in northern South America, between Guyana and Venezuela.

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6. Suriname has 386 km of coastline.

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8. Sranang Tongo is one of the five main languages in Suriname.

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9. The capital of Suriname is Brokopondo.

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10. In 1980, a civilian government was replaced by a military regime.

True

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The estimated number of airports in Suriname in 1999 was 46.

Answer: True

Five airports with paved runways and 41 with unpaved runways.

2. Suriname became independent in 1975 from Portugal.

Answer: False

Independence was granted by The Netherlands on the 25th of November 1975.

3. In Suriname you can pay with the Suriname's dollar or SRD.

Answer: True

4. In the Surinamese flag there is a large, green, five-pointed star, centered in a red band.

Answer: False

It's not a green star, but a large yellow one.

5. Suriname is located in northern South America, between Guyana and Venezuela.

Answer: False

It's located between Guyana and French Guiana.

6. Suriname has 386 km of coastline.

Answer: True

Yes, and 1,707 km of land boundaries: Brazil (597 km), French Giuana (or Guyana) (510 km) and Guyana (600 km).

7. Suriname is a kingdom.

Answer: False

Suriname is a republic.

8. Sranang Tongo is one of the five main languages in Suriname.

Answer: True

Sranang Tongo is also known as Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, a native language of Creoles and much of the younger population. The other four main languages are: Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi) and Javanese.

9. The capital of Suriname is Brokopondo.

Answer: False

The capital is Paramaribo.

10. In 1980, a civilian government was replaced by a military regime.

Answer: True

The military regime by Desi Bouterse soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to rule until 1987, when international pressure finally brought about a democratic election.

Source: Author Vermic

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