What is the official name of Suriname?
Q: What is the official name of Suriname?
A: The official name of Suriname is Republiek Suriname, which translates to Republic of Suriname in Dutch.
Q: When did Suriname become independent from the Netherlands?
A: Suriname became independent from the Netherlands in 1975.
Q: What are some border disputes that exist for this country?
A: There are border disputes with French Guiana and Guyana all to the south of the country.
Q: What industry makes up a large portion of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
A: The mining and processing of bauxite makes up 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Q: What other exports does this country have besides bauxite?
A: Other exports include sugar, oil and gold.
Q: How many people live in this country?
A: About half a million people live in this country.
Q: Who were some early explorers who discovered this area? A: Early explorers who discovered this area included Dutch, French, Spanish and English explorers in the early 16th century.
