Suriname: Facts and Figures

SURINAME

Basic Information
  • Languages
    • Dutch, Sranan Tongo (English-based  Creole)
  • Religion
    • Pentecostal, Moravian, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Winti, Javanist
  • Indigenous Groups
    • Surinen, Arawak, Caribb, Tareno, Wayana
  • Independence
    • November 25th, 1975
  • Demographics
    • Indian/East Indian/North Indian – 27.5%, Maroon/African Descent – 21.7%, Creole – 15.7%, Javanese – 13.7%, Mixed – 13.4%, Other – 7.6%

COLONIAL HISTORY

SURINAMESE ANTI- COLONIAL CREATORS

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