Location: a republic of north-eastern South America, bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by French Guiana, on the south by Brazil, and on the west by Guyana.

Official Name: Republiek Suriname

Land area (km²): 163,265

Coastline (km): 386

Maritime Boundaries (Nau. miles): 12 Territorial Sea, 200 EEZ

Capital: Paramaribo

Number (hab.): 418,000 (1994)

Capital (hab.): 200,970

Population Growth (%): 1.9 (1990-1995)

Density (hab./km²): 2.6 (1994)

Currency: Suriname Guilder

Per capita income (US $): 1.180.0 (1993)

Gross National Product: US$ 1.265 million (1993)

Fisheries: Shrimp fishing is expanding along the coast

Oil and Gas: The annual production is 2 million barrels (1994)

Maritime Transport & Harbors: The principal port are Paramaribo and Nieuw-Nickerie.

Tourism: Tourism is a major industry. The annual tourists receipts are US $ 11 million (1994).