Paramaribo
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Paramaribo (/ˌpɑːrəˈmɑːriboʊ/; Dutch: [ˌpaːraːˈmaːriboː] ⓘ; nicknamed Par'bo[citation needed]) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 241,000 people (2012 census), almost half of Suriname's population.[1] The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.[2]
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Paramaribo | |
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Coordinates: 5°51′8″N 55°12′14″W | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Paramaribo District |
Founded | 1613 |
Area | |
• Total | 182 km2 (70 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2012 census)[1] | |
• Total | 240,924 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
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