Nanni Meer [Nanni Lake] and Brokopondomeer[Brokopondo Reservoir] are really the only two lakes in Suriname. Suriname is more a country of creeks and rivers than of lakes.

Nanni Meer is located in Nickerie District. That's the western coastal district that borders Guyana. It's south of Nieuw Nickerie, the district's capital. Its geographic coordinates are 5 degrees 24 minutes North latitude and 57 degrees 1 minute West longitude. Nanni Meer is in a swampy area that was proposed for protective status, along with the nearby Kaburi Kreek ecosystem, in 1978.

Brokopondo Reservoir [Brokopondomeer] is in Brokopondo District in east central Suriname. Its geographic coordinates are 4 degrees 48 minutes North latitude and 55 degrees 4 minutes West longitude. It's one of the largest reservoir lakes in the world.

The Reservoir 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. Around 5,000 people were displaced. The government set up Operation Gwamba to save animals from the soon to be lake bed.

The Corantijn, Marowijne and Suriname are beloved rivers of beauty and transportation in Suriname.

Suriname in fact is a country of rivers. It has seven river drainage basins with 13 tributaries. The major river drainage basins are the Coeroeni, Coppename, Corantijn, Marowijne [Maroni], Nickerie, Saramacca, and Suriname.

From its source in the Acarai Mountains in southern Guyana, the Corantijn River flows north over 450 miles [700 kilometers] as a border between Guyana and Suriname before emptying into the Atlantic at Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname.

From its source in the Tumuk Humak Mountains [Toemoek Hoemak Gebergte] in the border area shared by Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname, the Marowijne River flows over 450 miles [725 kilometers] north as a disputed border between French Guiana and Suriname to empty into the Atlantic at Point Galibi, Suriname.

From its source in the border between the Wilhelmina Mountains [Wilhelmina Gebergte] and the Eilerts de Haan Mountains in south central Suriname, the Suriname River flows northeast over 300 miles [480 kilometers] to empty north of the capital city of Paramaribo. The Suriname River is the most important river for imports and exports.

No, Jamaicans do not need visas in order to go to Suriname, but yes, they do for Bermuda.

Specifically, no visa is required of Jamaicans for entry into Suriname. But Jamaicans may expect to stay only a maximum of 120 days at a time. In contrast, Jamaicans cannot enter Bermuda without visas.

No, Suriname is not a possession.

Specifically, Suriname is an independent country. Previously, it was one of the Netherlands' overseas colonies. Dutch Guiana received a limited amount of autonomy in 1954. Actual independence dates from November 25, 1975.

That its official language does not belong to the Romance language family and that it was a colony of the Netherlands are two major ways in which Suriname differs from other South American countries.

Specifically, Suriname was colonized by Dutch speakers from the European country of the Netherlands. Dutch remains the country's official language. So Suriname is a South American country. Nevertheless, it does not share the Latin American cultural heritage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Around 80 percent of Suriname is pristine tropical rainforest, which covers the central and southern parts of the country.

In northern Suriname there are four life form types: forest, woodland, scrub, and grassy vegetation. All four occur in the three habitat types in the north: dry land, marshland [poor drainage], and swamp [very poor drainage].

Matakki [Symphonia globulifera] is widespread in the dry land forest. Mangrove [Avicennaand Rhizophora] mainly are found in swamps along the coast and lower courses of rivers. Sedges [Cyperaceae] are widespread in the extensive coastal swamps which are called grass or 'open' swamps.

Brantimakka [Machaeium lunatum] is scrub that favors brackish swamps. Brantimakka with their crisscrossing branches covered with strong prickles was described by Dr. J.C. Lindeman in his book, 'Vegetation of the Coastal Region of Surinam', as one of the most 'dreadful' plants to encounter.

With few exceptions the Attalea maripa species of palm tree is found in marshland, not in swamps.

Two types of savannahs occur in dry land and marshland. Grass or 'open' savannahs are mainly covered with sedges[Cyperaceae] and grasses.

Scrub savannahs are covered with dense scrub. Savannah mangro [Clusia nemorosa and C.fockeana] and blakkaberi [Humiriafloribunda and H. balsamifera] are widespread in the scrub savannahs.

The parakeet flower or parrot's beak [Heliconia psittacorum] is Suriname's national flower. In the Surinamese creole language Sranan Tongo the flower is called 'popokai tongo'. In Surinamese Dutch, it's called 'papegaaietong' or 'papegaybek'. In Surinamese Carib, it's called 'kulewako anuru'. In Suriname it's pollinated by hummingbirds.

For a photo of a 'popokai tongo' with an ant in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR], please visit the link provided below.

Desiré Delano "Dési" Bouterse is Suriname's current leader since the president is considered Suriname's leader.

Specifically, Mr. Bouterse is the ninth (9th) and current president of the Republic of Suriname as the victor in elections held on July 19, 2010. His term began on August 12, 2010. He holds office for a term of five years, at the end of which he may choose to run again if he so chooses. According to Suriname's Constitution of 1987, the president operates as head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief.

The total area of Suriname is 63,251 square miles(163,821 square kilometers).

Specifically, Suriname is the smallest country in South America. It ranks 91st in size in the world. For comparison, it is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Georgia (59,425 square miles; 153,909 square kilometers).

Suriname is a country rich in resources and poor in advanced technological development for all of its people.

Specifically, Suriname has abundant natural resources, among which are the diverse ethnic backgrounds of its people. But most of the development is centered along the country's northern coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. This represents a small portion of the total land and water area and of the country's total resource potential. Areas inland tend to be isolated and accessible only by air or water.