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The Little United Nations is one of Suriname's nicknames, according to the website of the U.S. Embassy in Suriname. This nickname refers to the great ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity in the population.
Another nickname, 'the land of seven peoples', is mentioned in the article, 'Still life: Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and West African art and form in Suriname's Jewish cemeteries', by Aviva Ben-Ur. The seven peoples are Native Americans, maroons, Javanese, Hindustanis, Europeans, Creoles, and Chinese.
A third nickname is 'Beating Heart of the Amazon', according to the Member Country Profile of Suriname on the website of CARICOM [Caribbean Community].
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What is The capital of Suriam?
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname. It also is the largest city in Suriname. Its nickname is Par'bo.
Of what country is Paramaribo the capital?
Suriname is the country whose capital city is Paramaribo. It also is the largest city of Suriname. Its nickname is Par'bo.
Is Bogotá Suriname's capital city?
No, Bogotá isn't Suriname's capital city. Bogotá is the capital of Colombia. Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname. Its nickname is Par'bo.
Was ist Suriname?
What is Suriname? in English means "Was ist Suriname" in German.
What is Suriname's offical name?
Republic of Suriname (Republiek Suriname in Dutch)
What is the official name of Suriname South America?
Suriname is officially the Republic of Suriname.
What is 'Welcome to Suriname' in Dutch?
Welkom in Suriname is a Dutch equivalent of 'Welcome to Suriname'.
Is suriname a peninsula?
No, Suriname is not a peninsula.
What is the country code and area code of West Suriname Suriname?
The country code and area code of West Suriname, Suriname is 597, (0)2.
What is 'When she comes to Suriname' in Dutch?
"Als zij naar Suriname komt" is one way of saying "When she comes to Suriname", another way of saying is "Waneer komt zij naar Suriname?" it could mean "When is she coming to Suriname?"
What athlete from Suriname missed his event?
Siegfried Willem [Wim] Esajas [April 16, 1935-April 30, 2005] was Suriname's first Olympian athlete. He was scheduled to compete in the 800 meter race at the Rome Olympics in 1960 but missed the event, allegedly because he overslept. He was given the nickname 'De Schone slaper' ['The Fine Sleeper'], and Suriname became the laughing stock of the international sports world.Two weeks before his death, Suriname's Olympic Committee presented Wim Esajas with a plaque honoring him as Suriname's first Olympian and with a letter of apology. The truth was that Fred Glans, Secretary General of Suriname's Olympic Committee in 1960, had mistakenly informed Wim that his morning qualifying race had been rescheduled for the afternoon.
Who was Suriname's first Olympian?
Siegfried Willem [Wim] Esajas [April 16, 1935-April 30, 2005] was Suriname's first Olympian athlete. He was scheduled to compete in the 800 meter race at the Rome Olympics in 1960 but missed the event, allegedly because he overslept. He was given the nickname 'De Schone slaper' ['The Fine Sleeper'], and Suriname became the laughing stock of the international sports world.Two weeks before his death, Suriname's Olympic Committee presented Wim Esajas with a plaque honoring him as Suriname's first Olympian and with a letter of apology. The truth was that Fred Glans, Secretary General of Suriname's Olympic Committee in 1960, had mistakenly informed Wim that his morning qualifying race had been rescheduled for the afternoon.
