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History
In 1593, explorers from this country arrived and gave Suriname its name
Spain
In 1651, after 50 years of failed attempts of annexing the area, this European country manages to seize the present-day capital of Suriname
United Kingdom
In 1667, that same country cedes Suriname to this country, in exchange for present-day New York City (between 1799-1816, rule was returned to the first colonial rulers during the Napoleon wars, and was ceded back once again the Napoleonic wars were over)
Netherlands
In 1863, this was abolished
Slavery
Independence
1975
Society
Language and Nationality
Surinamese
Main Religion
Christianity
Geography
Capital
Paramaribo
Second-Largest City
Lelydorp
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Climate
Tropical
Time zones
1 (UTC-3)
Bordering countries
Brazil
Guyana
Politics
State-Condition
Republic (presidential / unitary)
Founding Father
Johan Ferrier
Most Famous Leader (1980-87 & 2010-2020)
Dési Bouterse
Economy
Currency
Dollar
Largest export (accounts for <70% of Suriname's exports)