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)