According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, the area code of Suriname is 597. It is located on the northeastern coast of South America and shares a border with Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil. Suriname covers a total land area of 163,820 square kilometres and has a population of around 574,000 people. The official language is Dutch while English, Spanish, Javanese and Sranan Tongo are also spoken in some areas. The climate in Suriname varies greatly due to its diverse terrain ranging from tropical to temperate climates. The summer months (December to April) typically experience hot temperatures with average highs reaching around 30°C while winter months (June to August) usually have cooler temperatures with average lows dipping below 20 degrees Celsius in some areas. Suriname has a vibrant culture that reflects its rich history as well as its geography and environment. Music styles range from traditional rhythms such as the Kaiso or Kaseko to western genres such as Jazz or Reggae while traditional dancing often incorporates intricate footwork and hand movements accompanied by drums or other percussion instruments. Religion also plays an important role in Surinamese culture with Christianity being the predominant faith followed by other faiths such as Hinduism, Islam and Animism. Suriname is home to many unique species including Jaguars, Giant Otters, Harpy Eagles and Howler Monkeys among many others. There are also several national parks where visitors can explore these animals in their natural habitats such as Brownsberg Nature Park or Raleighvallen Nature Park. Suriname is a parliamentary representative democratic republic. The President of Suriname is both the head of state and head of government, and is elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term. The president appoints a cabinet which must be approved by the National Assembly. The unicameral National Assembly consists of 51 members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The most recent elections were held in May 2015, resulting in a victory for the Desi Bouterse-led NDP coalition. There are also several political parties in Suriname, including the Pertjaja Luhur party and Progressive Reform Party. All political parties must be registered with the Ministry of Justice in order to participate in elections. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of Suriname.
Suriname 2004
Yearbook 2004 Suriname. In February, at the request of Guyana, the border dispute with Suriname on an oil-rich area in the sea outside the two […]