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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.
389 Questions
What is Eljero Elia's nickname?
'Elly' is the nickname for Eljero George Rinaldo Elia (b. February 13, 1987), a Dutchman of Surinamese descent. Elia is a professional soccer player with European football clubs. His youth career was spent with the Dutch clubs ADO Den Haag, 1996-2000; and Ajax, 2000-2002. His senior career began with ADO Den Haag, 2003-2007; and Twente, 2007-2009. Since 2009, he has been a winger and striker with the Hamburger SV club of Germany and with the Dutch national football team.
What European country is Suriname's colonizer?
England and then the Netherlands are the European countries who became Suriname's colonizer.
Specifically, the English established a settlement in Suriname as of 1630. Within twenty (20) years, they had taken over as their capital Paramaribo, a former Dutch trading post on the coast. But by the Treaty of Breda of July 31, 1667, the English were succeeded by the Dutch as Suriname's mother country and colonial ruler.
Which bird is known as 'chibichibi' in Aruba and 'bakbatitri' in Suriname?
Bananaquit [Coereba flaveola] is known as 'chibichibi' in Papiamento, which is Aruba's native creole language. Bananaquit also is known as 'bakbatitri' in Sranan Tongo, which is Suriname's native creole language. The Dutch name for bananaquit is 'suikerdiefje' ['sugar thief']. Bananaquits are attracted to sugar and fruits and boldly sample them from open air dining tables.
To hear the bananaquit song, and see photos from Aruba and Suriname, please visit the links provided below.
Why are Guyana Suriname and French guiana all separate countries?
Guyana is a former British colony, Suriname was a Dutch colony, French Guiana was a French colony now incorporated in France. Each of the ruling countries imposed its own language on its possession and the locals did not ask for or look for a merge with his neighbours.
Why are Suriname's fire walking ceremonies so great?
Because they appear to defy reason is exactly the reason why firewalking ceremonies are capitvating. They often have a purifying basis. The audience is mesmerized by the performance.
What are Suriname's instruments like?
Two distinctive instruments of Suriname are skratji and snare drums. Skratji is a large bass drum with a cymbal. Skratji and snare drums, along with saxophone and trumpet, are typical instruments in Surinamese kaseko music. Kaseko music is a fusion of African, American, and European folk and popular music styles. It has a complex rhythm and usually involves call-and-response vocals.
Kaseko music became part of the musical scene in the Netherlands in the 1970s with the immigration of one-third of Suriname's population there.
What European country colonized Suriname?
The Netherlands colonized Suriname. The area was discovered by English, French and Spanish exporers in the 16th century. In the 17th century plantation colonies were established there by the Dutch and the English. The Dutch gained control of the area in 1667.
Natural resources, privacy, profitability, and tradition are what Suriname values. The commitment to natural resources may be seen in the Republic's respect for its vast, pristine rainforests. Private and public decisions about ecotourism and resource exploitation are made after careful, serious, thorough deliberation.
The Republic's commitment to privacy may be identified by the undeveloped communication and transportation networks between Suriname and its neighbors. In fact, the easiest way to access the country is along the coast. The Surinamese traditionally are more connected to the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean islands, and the Netherlands than they are to their own South American neighbors.
The commitment to profitability may be found in the continuous, unhindered presence of Suralco in Suriname since 1916. The company is an Alcoa subsidiary. Its operations remain unaffected despite the political upheavals of autonomy, independence and military rule.
Suriname's commitment to tradition may be evidenced in the flourishing of immigrant and native cultures and languages alongside of the dominant Dutch colonial and linguistic influences. Specifically, Holi Phagwa honors the Hindu community, Good Friday and Easter Sunday the Christian, Eid al-Fitr the Muslim, and Abolition of Slavery the Maroon.
What is the value of a 1963 Suriname 1000 Gulden?
In perfect uncirculated condition, it would be worth $12. A Very Good condition would be worth $1.
Is Suriname an independent country?
Yes, Suriname is an independent country. The Republic of Suriname gained independent from the Netherlands on November 25, 1975. Since 1954 Suriname had been granted a system of limited self-government under the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands [Statuut voor het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden].
How long do most of Suriname's children go to school?
Until the age of twelve (12) is the minimum length that Surinamese children go to school.
Specifically, Suriname is a country with a high literacy rate. That rate is due in part to the country's commitment to schooling and to continuing education. Education is free, from primary and secondary school through junior and teaching college, technical and vocational school and even into the country's one university, Anton de Kom.
Where did Suriname's people come from?
Suriname, the Netherlands, Indonesia, India, and Ghanaare the countries where Suriname's people come from.
Specifically, Suriname had a native population when Spanish, French, English and Dutch traders visited the coastal areas of the modern-day country. The Dutch succeeded the English as the dominant European settlers. In the course of developing Suriname into a plantation economy, the Dutch imported contract labor from south and southeast Asia. Additionally, West Africans who had been enslaved in the areas of modern-day Ghana were sold into the settlements in the Caribbean Sea and on mainland South America. When they could, they escaped into Suriname.
Was suriname control by France?
No, by Netherlands.
The part of Guyana controlled by France is called la Guyane Française
The Dutch were Suriname's rulers.
Specifically, Dutch interest in Suriname dates back to the early seventeenth (17th) century. Dutch traders realized the huge profit potential from a country so endowed with such an accessible Atlantic coastline and with such a vast storehouse of marine and terrestrial resources. By 1630, they therefore set up a trading post that then was taken over by competing English interests. But in 1667, the Dutch triumphed over the English as the sole colonial rulers over Suriname.
Which of Uruguay Suriname or French Guiana is a possession not a country?
French Guiana is an overseas department [département d'outre-mer] of France. Suriname became an independent country on November 25, 1975. Uruguay declared its independence on August 25, 1825.
Why do people live in Suriname?
Because they have family roots or because they are employed in one of the country's occupational sectors are two main reasons for why people live in Suriname.
Specifically, Suriname is a culturally diverse country. Its population is made up of indigenous peoples whose occupation of the land goes back hundreds of years. It is supplemented by the descendants of European settlers, runaway slaves from other South American countries, and south and southeast Asian contract workers who consider Suriname home. Additionally, there are company employees who transfer to Suriname and decide to stay.
Which customs and traditions are specific to Suriname?
Two customary celebrations specific to Suriname celebrate as national holidays the first arrivals of North Indian and Javanese contract workers in Suriname in the late 19th century. Currently Hindustani [Hindoestanen], descendants of North Indian contract workers, are the largest ethnic group in Suriname, at 27 percent of the population. Javanese currently account for 15 percent.
One, June 5th commemorates the immigration of the North Indians to Suriname. On June 5, 1873 the 'Lalla Rookh' sailed into the Surinamese capital city at Paramaribo, with 399 North Indians on board. There were 279 men and 70 women, along with 32 boys and 18 girls under the age of 10. Of these first contract workers, 20 percent were Muslim and 80 percent were Hindus.
From 1873 to 1916 over 60 ships carrying a total of over 34,000 contract workers from India sailed to Suriname.
Two, August 9th commemorates the immigration of the Javanese to Suriname. On August 9, 1890 the first 94 contract workers from central and east Java arrived in Suriname.
Between 1890 and 1939 around 33,000 Javanese were brought to Suriname as contract workers.
