Capital: Paramaribo

Population: 558,187 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)

Official Language: Dutch

Unofficial Languages: English, Sranang Tongo, Caribbean Hindustani, Javanese, and others

Main Religions: Christianity, Hinduism

Ethnic Groups: Creole, Black, East Indians, Javanese, Amerindian, and others

Largest Cities: Paramaribo, Lelydorp, Brokopondo

Main Sport: Football, Basketball, Volleyball

Political System: Constitutional Democracy