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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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"Denzel's great-grandfather, Johannes Paulus Dumfries, born in 1874, was the first male born free in our lineage, which begins in Suriname," she said.

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

While the Netherlands reached World Cup semis and finals, Suriname barely featured on the soccer map.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Suriname   The economy is dominated by the alumina industry, which   accounts for more than 15% of GDP and 70% of export earnings.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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