Fort Zeelandia (Paramaribo)
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Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the spot which, during British colonial period, was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken by the Dutch in 1667 and renamed Fort Zeelandia.[1]
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Fort Zeelandia | |
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Part of Suriname | |
Coordinates | 5.8252°N 55.149872°W / 5.8252; -55.149872 |
Site history | |
Built | 1651 (1651) |
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