a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975

Formerly a Dutch plantation colony on the coast of South America; location of runaway slave kingdom in 18th century; able to retain independence despite attempts to crush guerrilla resistance. (p. 859)

Suriname, officially the Republiek Suriname, is a country in northern South America. Other common names are Surinam or Sranang. It was formerly known as Nederlands Guyana, Netherlands Guiana or Dutch Guiana.

Guilder SRG

Suriname accounting glossary

Carrier dependent