Quiz: How much do you know about Suriname?

Suriname is the tiniest country in South America, but it has many surprises. Almost the whole land is filled with thick jungle, making it super green everywhere. The capital city is Paramaribo, and it still has old Dutch houses that look special and different. Less than 700,000 people live there, and they come from many roots like African, Indian, Javanese, Indigenous, and European. People mostly speak Dutch, which is unusual for this part of the world. Take this quiz and see if you really know fun facts about Suriname’s people, land, and history.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Suriname?

1 / 10

Suriname gained independence from which country in 1975?

Spain

The Netherlands

Portugal

France

2 / 10

Which river is the largest and most important in Suriname?

Amazon River

Essequibo River

Suriname River

Demerara River

3 / 10

Which is the largest ethnic group in Suriname?

Creole

Hindustani

Javanese

Maroon

4 / 10

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Suriname?

Historic Inner City of Paramaribo

Machu Picchu

Iguazu National Park

5 / 10

Which ocean borders Suriname to the north?

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean

6 / 10

Suriname is located on which continent?

Africa

North America

South America

Asia

7 / 10

What is the official language of Suriname?

Dutch

Portuguese

French

English

8 / 10

What is the capital city of Suriname?

Paramaribo

Georgetown

Cayenne

Willemstad

9 / 10

Suriname shares a border with all EXCEPT which country?

Guyana

Brazil

Venezuela

French Guiana

10 / 10

What is the approximate population of Suriname (2024 estimate)?

Around 5 million

Around 900,000

Around 2 million

Around 600,000

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