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Paramaribo (/ ˌ p ɑːr ə ˈ m ɑːr i b oʊ /; Dutch: [ˌpaːraːˈmaːriboː] ⓘ; nicknamed Par'bo [citation needed]) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District.
Paramaribo, largest city, capital, and chief port of Suriname. It lies on the Suriname River 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Paramaribo is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 feet (5 meters) above the river at low tide. Access from the ocean is limited by a sandbar that allows a depth.
The city, as Paramaribo is called by locals, is located on the west bank of the Suriname River and borders the districts of Commewijne, Wanica, and Saramacca. It is the smallest district by area but with the largest population.
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Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back South American gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Suriname, South America. Amsterdam meets the Wild West in Paramaribo, the most vivacious and striking capital in the Guianas. Black-and-white colonial Dutch buildings line grassy squares, wafts of spices escape from Indian roti shops and mingle with the chaos of the city's market, while Maroon artists sell colorful paintings outside somber ...
Over 80% of this sparsely populated country consists of unspoiled rainforests, making it an ideal place to discover the native biodiversity and rainforest habitats. Those looking to embark on an adventure in Suriname will need to head over to Paramaribo first.
