Paramaribo

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1. Paramaribo - Noun

2. Paramaribo - Proper noun

Meaning

the capital and largest city and major port of Surinam

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All banks, insurance corporations and other financial and commercial companies are headquartered in Paramaribo. Source: Internet

Landmarks The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Paramaribo The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge is a bridge over the river Suriname between Paramaribo and Meerzorg in the Commewijne district. Source: Internet

Largest cities The national capital, Paramaribo, is by far the dominant urban area, accounting for nearly half of Suriname's population and most of its urban residents; indeed, its population is greater than the next nine largest cities combined. Source: Internet

It connects Paramaribo with Commewijne, a connection which previously could only be made by ferry. Source: Internet

Land use (Using 2005 Estimates) Arable land: 0.36% Permanent crops: 0.06% Other: 99.58% Irrigated land convert (2003) Natural hazards Mostly in Paramaribo, Hurricanes. Source: Internet

Languages Immigrants from India Butcher market in Paramaribo with signs written in Dutch Dutch is the sole official language, and is the language of education, government, business, and the media. Source: Internet

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