What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the capital city and seat of government of Suriname, a country in South America. Suriname uses the ISO codes SR and SUR, and its international dialling code is +597. The currency in use is the Surinamese dollar (SRD).
For the full profile of Suriname, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Suriname country page. The country has an estimated population of 639,850 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Suriname
- Capital: Paramaribo
- Region: South America
- Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Calling code: +597
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
Is Paramaribo the largest city in Suriname?
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Paramaribo?
Paramaribo, like the rest of Suriname, uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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