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Suriname

American  
[soor-uh-nahm, -nam, sy-ree-nah-muh] / ˈsʊər əˌnɑm, -ˌnæm, ˌsü riˈnɑ mə /
Also Surinam

noun

  1. a republic on the northeastern coast of South America: formerly a territory of the Netherlands; gained independence 1975. 60,230 sq. mi. (155,995 sq. km). Paramaribo.


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The story starts in Suriname on the South American mainlaind which, Suzette explained, although considered a Dutch colony, was shaped by many nations - including Scottish slave-owners.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

This species is found in parts of Central and South America, including Panama, Colombia, and Suriname.

From Science Daily May 2, 2026

Suriname, a former Dutch colony, has been producing talent for the Netherlands for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

Suriname could have joined that group back in November, but suffered a heartbreaking loss to Guatemala.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

Suriname has received aid for these projects from   Netherlands, Belgium, and the European Development Fund.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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