Overview

The country of Suriname has gone through multiple changes and portrays a few distinct differences when compared with the rest of the South American nations. Starting with Dutch as its official language, which is in striking contrast to the Spanish and English speaking countries around it, Suriname reveals a lot of interesting variations. Guyana, Brazil, and French Guiana are the countries which border Suriname. This small country with minimal population was once the colony of the Dutch and English. As a matter of fact, a heavy Dutch and English influence fills Suriname even today. It was granted a limited self government in the year of 1954, and eventually proceeded to gain its independence in 1975 through a peaceful transaction with the Dutch Government. The country consists of the largest percentage of Muslims in the entire South American continent.

Activities & Attractions

Previously, tourism was not paid any attention to or was given any importance in this country, which is why many people have not heard about this country for a vacation. But, for people looking for new and exciting places to explore and discover, Suriname a good choice. There are several beautiful natural habitats in Suriname. Approximately 30% of the general area in Suriname is protected as a reserve, implying that it is indeed very easy to find untouched, beautiful natural life. Together with the Brownsberg Nature Park, the Central Suriname Nature Reserve is one of the most well-liked reserves in the country. Once you are at the park, you can sneak a quick look at the Brokopondo Reservior, which is a very popular man-made lake, fabled as one of the biggest artificial lakes in the World. Plantations like the Laarwijk are also quite poplar among tourists. The sheer beauty of the area serves as the stepping stone to Suriname tourism.

Lodging

Rising above people's expectations, you can even find a five star hotel: the Royal Torarica, in Suriname. To meet the growing demand of tourists to the country, hotels have begun to spring up all around the region. There are also numerous apartments that you can rent in the area, which gives you a great way to get the feel of actually living in Suriname.

Transportation

To reach the country, there are various modes like highways and railways that connect to various countries. The country has a large amount of rivers and other waterways, and hence it is easy to take a boat or ferry into the various hidden parts of the country. For those who want to fly around the different areas of Suriname, airports are available as well.