Surinam

British

/ ˌsʊərɪˈnæm /

noun

Former names: Dutch Guiana. Netherlands Guiana. a republic in NE South America, on the Atlantic: became a self-governing part of the Netherlands in 1954 and fully independent in 1975. Official languages: Dutch; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Hindu, Christian, and Muslim. Currency: guilder. Capital: Paramaribo. Pop: 566 846 (2013 est). Area: 163 820 sq km (63 251 sq miles)

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And there were countries that made no mention of how they would vote, such as Surinam, which said it has good relations with both Russia and Ukraine.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

It did so in 1863, when slavery was officially abolished in the main Dutch colony of Surinam in South America.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2021

Fried quail with Surinam cherries, pickled green tomato and a pimento cheese sandwich.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2014

The grouping issued a statement late on Wednesday saying the presidents of Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay and Surinam had agreed to attend a summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on Thursday.

From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2013

The two women set up a studio there, aided by elder daughter Johanna, who soon afterward headed to Surinam herself.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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