Suriname

Formation

Nov 25, 1975

Capital

Paramaribo

Population

612,985 (2021)

Suriname

About

A tropical country in northern South America bordered by French Guiana, Guyana and Brazil. It is one of the world's least densely populated countries. Its economy is dependent on natural resources like bauxite, gold, petroleum, and agricultural products.

Trivia

The capital city's historic centre is a UNESCO world heritage site. Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Popular local dishes contain fruits such as coconuts and plantains and seafood like shrimp.

Celebrities Born In Suriname

Isha Blaaker

Isha Blaaker, 35

Model

1

Kenneth Bron

Kenneth Bron, 62

Reggae Singer

2

Edgar Davids

Edgar Davids, 51

Soccer Player

3

Winne

Winne, 46

Instagram Star

4

Sylvana Simons

Sylvana Simons, 53

Politician

5

Keizer

Keizer, 36

Rapper

6

Valentino Kemper

Valentino Kemper, 27

TikTok Star

7

Tyrone Spong

Tyrone Spong, 38

Boxer

8

Shanillia26

Shanillia26, 36

YouTube Star

9

Poke Pokro

Poke Pokro, 33

Rapper

10

Humberto Tan

Humberto Tan, 58

TV Show Host

11

Queenii Rozenblad

Queenii Rozenblad, 34

YouTube Star

12

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 52

Soccer Player

13

Mederi Corumbá

Mederi Corumbá, 37

YouTube Star

14

Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Jairzinho Rozenstruik, 36

MMA Fighter

15

Jeangu Macrooy

Jeangu Macrooy, 30

Songwriter

16

Adika

Adika, 25

World Music Singer

17

Youngchidi

Youngchidi, 20

TikTok Star

18

Nadira Ramautarsing

Nadira Ramautarsing, 34

Instagram Star

19

DJ Dyna

DJ Dyna, 39

DJ

20

Steven Brunswijk

Steven Brunswijk, 39

Comedian

21

Ronnie Brunswijk

Ronnie Brunswijk, 63

Politician

22

Aron Winter

Aron Winter, 57

Soccer Player

23

Stanley Menzo

Stanley Menzo, 60

Soccer Player

24

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