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1.
Suriname What Can You See
  Suriname: What Can You See?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Suriname? Sure I am! What could you find in this South American country?
Easier, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Jul 10 21
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
AcrylicInk gold member
Jul 10 21
1407 plays
2.
The Magic of Suriname
  The Magic of Suriname   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Most of us have preconceptions of what a place might be like, but I was amazed by the stunning beauty and majesty - indeed, the magic - of Suriname.
Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Mar 19 18
Easier
VegemiteKid gold member
Mar 19 18
188 plays
3.
Suddenly Suriname
  Suddenly Suriname    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Suriname is one of South America's most ignored and unknown nations. But that does not mean it isn't beautiful and important.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 20 15
Average
Joepetz gold member
253 plays
4.
  The Country of Suriname    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the country of Suriname. Think you know about this South American country? Take this quiz to find out. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, wwefan18, Jan 03 17
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wwefan18
1870 plays
5.
  9 for 10 - Suriname    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you answer the first nine questions correctly the first letters of each answer will spell the answer to the last question.
Average, 10 Qns, minch, Sep 15 06
Average
minch gold member
669 plays
6.
  Suriname - True or False    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions about Suriname. What do you know about this South American country?
Average, 10 Qns, Vermic, Mar 05 10
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Vermic
890 plays
trivia question Quick Question
For whom is Suriname's largest lake named?

From Quiz "9 for 10 - Suriname"





Suriname Trivia Questions
1. In 2007, what is the capital of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Paramaribo

Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, as of the year 2007, and is located in the Paramaribo District, with a population of roughly 250,000.

2. What is the official language of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Dutch

Dutch is the main language spoken in Suriname and is also spoken in The Netherlands and Belgium.

3. Suriname has a plentiful supply of bauxite. What metal is made from this ore?

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: aluminum & aluminium

Bauxite is Suriname's main export accounting for 70% of export earnings.

4. How many districts does Suriname have?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Ten

Suriname has ten districts, these are: Brokopondo, Commewijine, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, and Wanica.

5. Suriname was once a Dutch colony. The Dutch obtained the colony in 1667 by trading an area in North America with the British. What city now lies in this area?

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: New York & New York City

The Dutch continued to rule Suriname until 1975 when the country gained its independence.

6. What is the date that Suriname became an independent country from The Netherlands?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: November 25, 1975

In 1973, the local government, led by the NPK (a largely Creole party) started negotiations with the Dutch government about independence, which was granted on November 25, 1975.

7. What is Suriname's neighbor to the west?

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: Guyana

Guyana, once known as British Guyana, lies to the west of Suriname. Suriname is the smallest of the three countries once known as Dutch Guiana, British Guiana and French Guiana.

8. Who was the first Prime Minister of Suriname after independence?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Henck Arron

Henck Arron, along with being the first Prime Minister of Suriname, was also the leader of the Suriname National Party.

9. Describe the climate of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Suriname is a tropical environment and is moderated with strong winds

Suriname is a very hot and tropical country because the country is located by the equator. There are strong winds to cool the country down, but it does not stop the temperature from being humid and hot.

10. Who was the very first president of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Johan Ferrier

Johan Ferrier was the first president of Suriname and held his position from November 25, 1975 to August 13, 1980.

11. For whom is Suriname's largest lake named?

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: Van Blommestein

Professor W. J. van Blommestein Meer (Lake) is one of the world's largest reservoirs. It is about an hour and a half's drive from Suriname's capital Paramaribo in the area of the Brownsberg Nature Park.

12. What ethnic group first inhabited the country of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Native Americans

Back in 3000 BC, Native Americans inhabited Suriname and were the first ethnic group in the country.

13. In what direction do you go to reach French Guiana from Suriname?

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: east

Guyana lies to the west and Brazil to the south.

14. What is the largest ethnic group of Suriname, in 2007?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: East Indians

The East Indians ethnic group is the largest group in Suriname and, in 2007, made up 37 percent of the population.

15. Between the coastal plain and the southern highlands is a plateau area of this type of grassland.

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Suriname

Answer: savanna & savannah

The savanna is an area of tropical grassland on which grow a few shrubs and small trees.

16. In October 2007, what was the main religion of Suriname?

From Quiz The Country of Suriname

Answer: Christianity

2007 data: Hindu 27.4%, Protestant 25.2% (predominantly Moravian), Roman Catholic 22.8%, Muslim 19.6%, indigenous beliefs 5%.

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