Suriname, located on South America’s northeastern coast – it is the smallest country on South American continent. Formerly a Dutch colony known as Dutch Guiana, it gained independence in 1975. And, so it is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America. Its capital, Paramaribo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Dutch colonial architecture. The country is largely covered by pristine Amazon rainforest (over 90% of the country) and is famous for eco-tourism, wildlife, and biodiversity.
