The Surinamese people are an ethnic mix that mainly consists of:- Hindustani (East Indian) 27%, Mixed 19%, Creole 18%, Javanese 15%, Bush Negro (Maroons) 15%, Amerindians 3% and Chinese 2%.
Dutch is the main language, but there is also an English based Creole lingo that is widely spoken.
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Timber and mining account for most of the industry.
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Did You Know? - When discovered by Columbus, the Arawak and Carib tribes lived in the region.
Updated:- 20th July 2025