Suriname

At a Glance

Suriname is a small South American country on the Atlantic coast with the largest share of Amazonian rainforest per capita of any nation, a capital in Paramaribo with a UNESCO World Heritage wooden colonial architecture, and a cultural mix of Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Maroon, and Amerindian communities that is unlike anywhere else in the Americas. The interior jungle is accessible by river and genuinely wild. Those drawn to biodiversity, unusual history, and true cultural plurality will find it fascinating.

• Most ethnically diverse country in South America — descended from African, Indian, Javanese, and indigenous populations.
• Only Dutch-speaking country in South America.