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SurinamSurinam, once known as Netherlands Guiana or Dutch Guiana, was first settled by the Spaniards in the 16th century. One of South America's smallest countries, it became a British colony and later came under the rule of Dutch in 1667. With the abolition of slavery in 1863, indentured labourers from India and Java were brought in. the country achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975. Since then the nation has witnessed military coups and a civil war. Lush rainforests, exotic wildlife and colonial architecture give Surinam a great potential for tourism. The country is embroiled in a prolonged dispute with its neighbouring country, Guyana, over a potentially oil-rich offshore area. Travel overview |
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