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What are the challenges for Suriname?
With over 60% of the population living below the poverty line, the country faces many social problems including in housing, access to health, education and gender equality. Finding a balance between ethnic group interests and those of the nation at large is a pre-requisite for sustainable growth and development.
Why is Suriname poor?
The causes of poverty in Suriname began with Dutch colonization and continue to suffer from structural shortcomings and poor governance, as is common with many postcolonial nations in the global South. Under his regime, the nation’s political climate became saturated with ethnic polarization and corruption.
What happened to Suriname?
In 1667 Suriname was seized by a Dutch fleet, and that year it was ceded to the Netherlands in exchange for New Amsterdam (now New York City). (Except for the years 1799–1802 and 1804–15, when it was under British rule, Suriname remained under Dutch rule until its independence in 1975.)
What are 3 interesting facts about Suriname?
10 Fun Facts About Suriname
- Suriname Is The Smallest South American Country.
- Nearly 50% Of Suriname’s Population Lives In Paramaribo.
- Suriname Has Only One Cinema.
- It Is One Of Two South American Countries With Left-side Driving.
- Only Nation Outside Europe With Dutch As A Language Of The Majority.
What are some environmental issues in Suriname?
INTRODUCTION
- Poor drainage system for wastewater;
- Improper waste collection and management;
- Uncontrolled sand – and gravel excavation;
- Pollution of surface water due to inefficient used of fertilizers;
- Mercury pollution of soil and waterways;
- Drainage of industrial waste water;
- Noise – and bad-odour pollution;
What nationality is Surinamese?
Suriname
| Republic of Suriname Republiek Suriname (Dutch) | |
|---|---|
| Lingua franca | Sranan Tongo |
| Other languages | show 13 languages |
| Ethnic groups (2012) | 27.4% Indian 21.7% Maroon-Bushinengue 15.7% Creole 13.7% Javanese 13.4% Multiracial 3.8% Indigenous 1.5% Chinese 0.3% White 1.9% Others |
What is the environment of Suriname?
Climate is tropical with 2 rainy seasons and 2 dry seasons. Flooding regularly occurs in Paramaribo during the “big” rainy seasons (May-August, November-February). Many roads flood, and driving can be extremely difficult and dangerous.
Does Suriname have snow?
If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Suriname are October, September, and then November. Weather stations report no annual snow.