South America > Suriname

Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, (often incorrectly written as Surinam, but rectified in most up-to-date dictionaries) is a country in northern South America. In native tongue it is called Sranang. It was formerly known as Nederlands Guyana, Netherlands Guiana or Dutch Guiana. It lies in between French Guiana to the east and Guyana to the west. The southern border is shared with Brazil and the northern border is the Atlantic coast. The southernmost borders with Guyana and French Guiana are disputed (upper Corantijn and Marowijne rivers; the map shows the Guyana and French Guiana versions of the border). The country is the smallest sovereign state in terms of area and population in South America.

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Suriname [more]
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=sur

iExplore Community - Suriname [more]
Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos.
http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=295

Lonely Planet - Suriname [more]
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/south-america/suriname/

Suriname Tourism Foundation [more]
Extensive tourist information from the local tourist authorities. Contact addresses for foreign embassies.
http://www.parbo.com/tourism/

Turquoise.Net - Suriname [more]
Guide to tourism and travel in the country.
http://www.surinametourism.com/

US State Department - Suriname Consular Information Sheet [more]
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1030.html