What is the capital of the South American country of Suriname?

The capital of the South American country of Suriname is Paramaribo.

Paramaribo lies on the Suriname River, a short distance inland from the Atlantic coast. It is both Suriname’s capital and largest city, concentrating a large share of the country’s population, government institutions, businesses, and cultural life.

The city has strong Dutch colonial connections. In 1667, Dutch forces captured the settlement during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, and nearby Fort Zeelandia became an important center of colonial administration. Suriname remained under Dutch rule until independence on November 25, 1975, but Paramaribo continued as the national capital.

A common mix-up is confusing Paramaribo with Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, or Cayenne, French Guiana’s capital. Paramaribo is especially notable for its historic inner city, whose wooden Dutch colonial architecture earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2002.