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Sep 13, 2021 · Main sights: Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia, Presidential Palace of Suriname, National Assembly of Suriname, Helstone Monument, Arya Dewaker, Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Suriname Mosque, Neveh Shalom Synagogue, Centrumkerk, Garden of Palms. Last Updated: September 13, 2021
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UTC-03:00 (Suriname Time) • Summer (DST) (not observed) Paramaribo (UK: / ˌpærəˈmærɪboʊ / PARR-ə-MARR-ib-oh, US: / ˌpɑːrəˈmɑːrɪboʊ / PAR-ə-MAR-ib-oh, Dutch: [ˌpaːraːˈmaːriboː] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a ...
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Paramaribo is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 feet (5 meters) above the river at low tide. Access from the ocean is limited by a sandbar that allows a depth of about 20 feet (6 meters). Paramaribo originated as an Indian village that became a French settlement (c. 1640) and was later the site of an English colony planted in 1651 by Lord ...
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Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back South American gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and ...
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Paramaribo has a population of less than 245,000 inhabitants (2012). Official language is Dutch. The map shows a city map of Paramaribo with expressways, main roads and streets. Zoom out to find the location of Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport (IATA code: PBM) about 45 km (28 mi) south of the city.
