People

Total Population

579,633

Language

Dutch

Sovereignty

Independent

Type of Government

Republic

Economics

Currency

Surinamese Guilder

Exchange Rate

USD 1 = SRD 3.3

GDP Per Capita

$16,300

GDP Growth

0.10%

Inflation Rate

6.90%

Top Industries

Bauxite and Gold Mining, Hardwood Lumber Processing, Oil Sector

Tourism

Stay-Over Visitors

205,854

Hotel Rooms

1,276

Geography

Area

163,820 sq km