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Suriname
The Republic of Suriname is a South American neighbor of Brazil, French Guiana, and Guyana. Suriname and Bulgaria are two of the world's rare locations in which a synagogue and a mosque are next door neighbors. Contributors typically raise questions about the country's coastal tourism, distinct architecture, Dutch culture and language, jungle ecotourism, mineral wealth, rain forest interior, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Are there non-stop flights from the United States to Suriname?
Yes, there are non-stop flights from the United States of America to Suriname.
Specifically, direct flights leave from Miami International Airport for Suriname. The planes land in Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. The service is offered through American and CaribbeanJet Airlines as well as Surinam Airways.
Why is Dutch the official language of Suriname?
The Netherlands is the source of the official language of Suriname. Dutch speakers from the Netherlands began settling the subsequent Republic in the 17th century. The area previously had been explored by speakers of Spanish, French, and English in the 16th century. But it was English and then Dutch language speakers who settled the country which they linked to their respective homelands by way of plantation economies. In the aftermath of the Treaty of Breda of July 31, 1667, the Dutch lost their foothold in the subsequent state of New York and gained it in Suriname. As a consequence, the official language of Suriname came to be Dutch, and not English.
Siegfried Willem [Wim] Esajas [April 16, 1935-April 30, 2005] was Suriname's first Olympian athlete. He was scheduled to compete in the 800 meter race at the Rome Olympics in 1960 but missed the event, allegedly because he overslept. He was given the nickname 'De Schone slaper' ['The Fine Sleeper'], and Suriname became the laughing stock of the international sports world.
Two weeks before his death, Suriname's Olympic Committee presented Wim Esajas with a plaque honoring him as Suriname's first Olympian and with a letter of apology. The truth was that Fred Glans, Secretary General of Suriname's Olympic Committee in 1960, had mistakenly informed Wim that his morning qualifying race had been rescheduled for the afternoon.
What does Suriname mean in English?
The name Suriname is thought to come from the name of a group called Surinen who inhabited the area before the arrival of the Europeans. The Surinen were Arawak speaking Tainos, a group of people believed to originate either in the Amazon Basin or in the Colombian Andes. Arawak speakers were the natives encountered by Cristoforo Colombo [Christopher Columbus, c. 1451-May 20, 1506] when he first landed in the Americas.
What is Suriname's national dress?
The koto is Suriname's national dress.
Specifically, the costume also is called kotomisi. It honors the African heritage of the Surinamese. The colors and designs may vary, but the outfit always consists of a turban-like head covering and a long, full-skirted dress.
Employment in Suriname is in private and publicsectors.
Specifically, employment ranges from administration and governmental functions to teaching, medicine, and accounting. A significant portion of the population is employed in mineral mining, such as bauxite, aluminum oxide (alumina), oil, etc. Business and agriculture are important employers as well.
What are the major concerns for the environment in Suriname?
the unregulated small and medium size gold mining activities that are being executed in the interior are the main threat to Surinam's
pristine forests and groundwater.
in addition, the large Chinese logging companies which obtained licenses from the respective governments to cut unprocessed wood in the forests without planting again can also be mentioned as a big and urgent treat to the forests. in exchange they give some monetary assistance to the governments, but the respective parts of the forests are lost forever.
What are Suriname's festivals?
A very popular festival is Salsuri, International Salsa Festival. The Salsuri Foundation was established in October 2004 to organize an international salsa festival, Salsuri, in Suriname's capital city at Paramaribo. The first Salsuri was held in November 2005 to coincide with Suriname's 30th year of independence on November 25. It's an annual festival that brings together teachers, artists, participants, and fans from around the world. Salsuri 2010 is scheduled for November 18-21.
What are Suriname's landforms?
Five of Suriname's major landforms are Brokopondo Reservoir [Brokopondomeer], Brownsberg Nature Park, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Galibi Nature Reserve, and Raleighvallen Nature Reserve.
One, Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoir lakes in the world. It was created by constructing a 177 foot [54 meter] tall dam across the Suriname River. Because of the great area of the reservoir, villages had to be abandoned, and around 5,000 people were displaced. The government set up Operation Gwamba to save animals from the soon to be lake bed.
Two, Brownsberg Nature Park is a paradise for birdwatchers. Of over 650 known birds in Suriname, over 250 are found here.
Three, Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR] in west central Suriname was created by Conservation International and the Republic of Suriname in 1998. The Reserve was designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 in recognition of its 6,178 square miles [16,000 square kilometers]of pristine tropical rainforest ecosystem.
Four, Galibi ['Watchman' in Carib] Nature Reserveis a nesting site for endangered sea turtles. Three species regularly nest at Galibi: green [Chelonia mydas], leatherback [Dermichelys coriacea], and olive ridley [Lepidochelys olivacea]. A fourth species, the hawksbill [Eretmochelys imbricata], sporadically nests at Galibi.
Five, Raleighvallen [Raleigh Falls] Nature Reserveis a paradise for bird and monkey watchers. It's also the home of the rare and spectacular cock of the rock [Rupicola rupicola]. The Voltzberg, a granite sugarloaf mountain, rises 150 meters [375 feet] above the Reserve's forest canopy.
For photos of the cock of the rock and the green sea turtle, please visit the links provided below.
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What is the role of Suriname's media?
The important role of the media in Suriname and throughout the Caribbean was emphasized at the Special CARICOM Summit on Youth Development held recently in Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, January 29-30, 2010. In the closing 'Declaration of Paramaribo on the Future of Youth in the Caribbean Community,' CARICOM [Caribbean Community] heads of government affirmed their commitment to embracing 'the role of the media as a responsible partner' in achieving goals supportive of United Nations International Year of Youth 2010. Media in Suriname includes newspapers and radio and television stations.
What is the swift code for the Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago in Paramaribo Suriname?
The Swift code for the Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago in Paramaribo, Suriname is RBTTSRPA. The Swift [Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication] code uniquely identifies a specific bank. The first four letters are the institution code [RBTT], the next two letters are the country code [SR for Suriname], and the last two letters are the location code [PA for Paramaribo].
What does Suriname mainly import?
Suriname mainly imports agricultural products, capital equipments, consumer goods, and iron and steel products. Suriname mainly imports from the United States of America, the Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, China, Japan, and Brazil. Imports for 2009 are estimated at $1.3 billion.
How much is Suriname's departure tax?
All passengers leaving Suriname must pay a departure tax. The current fee is $66 or €52. It cannot be paid in Surinamese dollars; only US dollars or Euros are accepted.
Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America.
The Surinamese Dollar is the currency of Suriname.
The international trading code is SRD.
What kind of food do Suriname's people eat?
The cuisine of Suriname emphasizes beans, cheeses, corn, fruits, hot peppers, meat, seafood, and vegetables. The cuisine of Suriname is varied because of the many cultures in its history. The cuisine combines the Caribbean style with other influences such as Chinese, Dutch, French, North Indian, Javanese, Jewish, and West African.
Why are countries such as Belize Guyana and Suriname considered part of the Caribbean?
Belize and Guyana as former British colonies and Suriname as a former Dutch colony have many cultural ties to islands [the West Indies] colonized by the British and Dutch in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean Sea washes upon Belize's coastline.
All three countries belong to the economic organization Caribbean Community [CARICOM]. CARICOM's headquarters are in Georgetown, Guyana. All three countries also belong to the Association of Caribbean States [ACS]. The ACS emphasizes the Caribbean region to promote cooperation in natural disasters, tourism, trade, and transport.
What are Suriname's typical art forms?
Baskets, paintings, textiles and wood carvings are Suriname's typical art forms.
Specifically, Suriname is a South American country whose cultural heritage includes African, American, Asian, Australian and European contributions. The European artistic contribution is characterized by landscape paintings and botanical illustrations. The African, American and Asian artistry tends to be expressed in such traditional crafts as basketry, textiles and wood carvings.
In what country is East Suriname?
Suriname is the country in which East Suriname is located. The phrase 'East Suriname' simply refers to the north eastern part of the country. It's the part of Suriname that shares eastern borders with French Guiana. So it's located between the Marowijne and Commewijne rivers. In fact, its official name is Marowijne District.
What is Suriname's phrase 'Fa waka' in English?
How are you is an English equivalent of 'Fa waka'. The phrase is in the Sranan Tongo language of Suriname. Sranan Tongo is a Creole language whose use as a literary language finds a uniquely beautiful expression in the poetry of 'Trefossa', which is the pen name for poet Henri Frans de Ziel [January15, 1916-February 3, 1975].
What is suriname national animal?
Suriname doesn't have a national animal. But Suriname has over 180 species of mammals, over 700 species of birds, as well as an abundance of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Four endangered species of sea turtles [Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill] live there. The Galibi Nature Reserve was established as a national reserve in 1969 to protect them.
What is the country code and area code of West Suriname Suriname?
The country code and area code of West Suriname, Suriname is 597, (0)2.
