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Official name: Republic of Suriname Location: Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana, is one of the smallest countries in South America and the only Latin American country whose official language is Dutch. Suriname lies on South America's North-east coast and is bordered by Brazil in the South, French Guiana in the East and Guyana in the West. Suriname's coastal area is flat. Total Land Area: 156,000 km2 Land boundaries: 1,707 km Capital: Paramaribo Official Language: Dutch Population: 446,460 (2004) |
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