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Suriname

Constituent country of the ‌The Netherlands

1954–1975
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Location of Suriname
Location of Suriname
Region Guiana
Capital Paramaribo
Government Autonomous constituent country
History
December 15, 1954 Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
November 25, 1975 Independence
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Suriname (1954-1975) was a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.


Background

First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975.[1]




Nation

Surinamese Polities

Guianan Polities

Neighbouring Nations

References

  1. The CIA World Factbook: Introduction - Background