Key facts
Suriname is a country located in South America. There are 3 countries (Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana) that Suriname shares its borders with. The official language of Suriname is Dutch.
The national currency in Suriname is Surinamese dollar (SRD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Surinamer
Banknotes
$1$2½$5$10$20$50$100
Surinamer
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Suriname is 29.57 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density The number of ATMs per person in Suriname is close to the world average.42.48 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Suriname. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Suriname will celebrate 18 national public holidays. The next one Day of the Maroons will take place on October 10.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| January 6, 2024Moving holiday | Three Kings DayThree Kings Day | |
| January 21, 2024Moving holiday | World Religion DayWorld Religion Day | |
| February 10, 2024Moving holiday | Chinese New YearChinese New Year | |
| February 25, 2024Moving holiday | Day of the RevolutionDay of the Revolution | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| March 31, 2024Moving holiday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayLabour Day | |
| May 9, 2024Moving holiday | Ascension DayAscension Day | |
| June 5, 2024Moving holiday | Indian Arrival DayIndian Arrival Day | |
| July 1, 2024Moving holiday | Keti KotiKeti Koti | |
| August 8, 2024Moving holiday | Javanese Arrival DayJavanese Arrival Day | |
| August 9, 2024Moving holiday | Indigenous People’s DayIndigenous People’s Day | |
| October 10, 2024Moving holiday | Day of the MaroonsDay of the Maroons | |
| October 20, 2024Moving holiday | Chinese Arrival dayChinese Arrival day | |
| November 25, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayIndependence Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | Boxing DayBoxing Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Suriname?
There are no Mariott hotels in Suriname.
There are no Hilton hotels in Suriname.
There are no IHG hotels in Suriname.
There are no Best Western hotels in Suriname.
There are Radisson hotels in Paramaribo.
There are no Accor hotels in Suriname.
What fast food chains are present in Suriname?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Suriname.
The KFC chain operates in Suriname.
The Burger King chain operates in Suriname.
The Subway chain operates in Suriname.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Suriname.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Suriname.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Paramaribo?
Weather data for Paramaribo (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Suriname.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Suriname
Sources
- Suriname Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Suriname (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)