Oost, Suriname
Resort in Para District, Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oost is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2012 census was 8,016.[1] The main town in the resort is Paranam. Oost is also home to the former leper colony Bethesda.[2] The Paranam alumina refinery is located near the town of Paranam.[3] The Accaribo area is becoming tourist spot with the main attractions White Beach and Caribo Beach Resort.[4]
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District | Para District |
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• Total | 446 km2 (172 sq mi) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 8,016 |
• Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
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The former capital of Suriname, Torarica is located in the Oost Resort. It was settled by Portuguese Jews in 1629. One origin offered for its name is as a Portuguese coinage meaning "Opulent Torah".[5] By 1665, the village of Paramaribo was expanded and quickly outranked Torarica.[6]