a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975
"Visiting Suriname, a republic in northeastern South America that achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975, offers travelers a unique glimpse into Caribbean and Amazonian cultures."
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Suriname.
"Suriname is a small nation located on the northeastern coast of South America."
The word comes from the English name for the country, which is derived from the Surinen people, likely the Lokono. It originally referred to this specific indigenous group inhabiting the region.