Suriname Latest News
Recently, the External Affairs Minister reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname relations during the 9th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in Paramarib.
About Suriname
- Location: It is a small country located on the northern edge of South America.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Brazil to the south, French Guiana to the east; Guyana to the west.
- Water Bodies: It is North Atlantic Ocean to the north.
- Capital City: Paramaribo
- It is a member country of the CARICOM organization.
Geographical Features of Suriname
- Climate: It has an equatorial climate almost everywhere, hot and humid throughout the year, with abundant rainfall.
- Mountain Ranges: Bakhuys Mountains and Van Asch Van Wijck Mountains.
- Highest Point: Its highest point is Juliana Top, in the Wilhelmina Mountains.
- Major rivers: It is drained by the Suriname River, Maroni River, Courantyne River etc.
- Natural Resource: It consists of natural resources, namely bauxite, gold, petroleum, and agricultural products.
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Last updated on May, 2026
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