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Suriname

The flag of Suriname is composed of five horizontal bands of green, white, red, white and green in the ratio of 2:1:4:1:2. A large five-pointed yellow star is centered in the red band.Coat of arms of Suriname
Official nameRepublic of Suriname
LocationAmericas | South America
Area163820 km2
Population586634 inhabitants
Density3.581 pop / km2
Demonyms(m) Surinamer / (f) Surinamer
Official languagesDutch
Capital(s)Paramaribo
Statusindependent, officially-assigned
MembershipsUN, FIFA
CurrencySurinamese dollar ($)
GINI57.9 (1999)
TLD.sr
Phone code+5, suffix(es): 97
Postal code formatnone
Drives on theleft