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Emergency · tap to call
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Apps locals use
Books rides; it is the only ride-hailing service working in the country.
Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Cards or cash
Mostly cashMostly cards
Step 1 of 5: Almost everything is paid in cash, so carry enough for the day.Source: Wikivoyage · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Money in Suriname
Surinamese Dollar · $ · SRD
Carry some euros or US dollars in cash: tours, hotels and upmarket restaurants usually set prices in them.
RBTT bank cash machines accept most foreign bank cards.
Where cards are accepted, a 2-6% surcharge is usual.
The cash machine in the border town of Albina rejects foreign cards, so bring euros to change there.
Collect Surinamese Dollar in CointryOur sister app for coin and banknote collectors · cointry.appOpenPublic holidays in the next 12 months
Wed, 25 Nov 2026 · Independence Day
Fri, 25 Dec 2026 · Christmas Day
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 · Boxing Day
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · New Year's Day
Wed, 6 Jan 2027 · Three Kings Day
Sun, 17 Jan 2027 · World Religion Day
Sat, 6 Feb 2027 · Chinese New Year
Thu, 25 Feb 2027 · Day of the Revolution
Fri, 26 Mar 2027 · Good Friday
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 · Easter Sunday
Sat, 1 May 2027 · Labour Day
Thu, 6 May 2027 · Ascension Day
Sat, 5 Jun 2027 · Indian Arrival Day
Thu, 1 Jul 2027 · Keti Koti
Sun, 8 Aug 2027 · Javanese Arrival Day
Mon, 9 Aug 2027 · Indigenous People's Day
Sun, 10 Oct 2027 · Day of the Maroons
Wed, 20 Oct 2027 · Chinese Arrival day
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Safety today
Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Suriname say, side by side, checked daily.
German Foreign Office says
No travel warning
Calm ●
Caution
Serious
Don’t go
Source: Auswärtiges Amt
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
U.S. Department of State says
Exercise normal precautions
Calm ●
Caution
Serious
Don’t go
Level 1 of 4
Source: travel.state.gov
Updated 7 Sept 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 7 Sept 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
UK Foreign Office says
No advice against travel
Source: GOV.UK
Updated 10 Dec 2025 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Updated 10 Dec 2025 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
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Yellow fever vaccine proof needed if arriving from a listed risk country. Malaria in some regions.
Vaccinations
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is needed if you arrive from a country listed as a transmission risk.
Malaria
In some regionsTalk to a travel clinic 4–8 weeks before you go.
Source: GOV.UK
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Summarised from the CDC’s Travelers’ Health pages. Using them does not mean the CDC endorses Countrywise.
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| GDP | ≈ $4.5 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Per person | ≈ $7,070Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | gold, fish, refined petroleum, wood, tobacco (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 639,850Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 72.7 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Protestant 23.6% (includes Evangelical 11.2%, Moravian 11.2%, Reformed 0.7%, Lutheran 0.5%), Hindu 22.3%, Roman Catholic 21.6%, Muslim 13.8%, other Christian 3.2%, Winti 1.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, other 1.7%, none 7.5%, unspecified 3.2% (2012 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2012 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 163,820 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Climate | tropical; moderated by trade windsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swampsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +597Source: libphonenumber · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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