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Paramaribo

Paramaribo is Suriname’s capital and an urban starting point for researching connections, accommodation and services. Available information only provides national details about Dutch and the Surinamese dollar (SRD), not specific visitor arrangements.

Paramaribo
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Suriname.
  • Dutch is the country’s registered language.
  • The registered currency is the Surinamese dollar, code SRD.
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo
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Travel atlas

Articles in Paramaribo

Guides to this place

1 article

Paramaribo

Viajalo Editorial

Guides to this place

1 related guides

Map and notebook for planning a trip to Suriname

Suriname: essential travel orientation

Capital, language and currency: the stable facts for placing Suriname before looking into routes, accommodation or specific experiences.

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Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 13/09/2026