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  Surinam.net Network
The district border the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Surinamese district of Saramacca to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south and the Surinamese district of Nickerie to the west.
The district borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Surinamese district of Coronie to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south and Guyana to the west.
Wanica is a district of Suriname, in the northeast.
www.surinam.net   (5836 words)

  
 Vacations in Suriname - by METS nv
Het Natuurpark Brownsberg ligt 130 km ten zuiden van Paramaribo, ten noordwesten van het Van Blommenstein stuwmeer (in de volksmond het Brokopondomeer).
Het district Commewijne is één van de oudste plantage-gebieden van Suriname.
In het noorden grenst Commewijne aan de Atlantische Oceaan en in het oosten ligt het district Marowijne.
www.surinamevacations.com /nl/tours&dagtrips.html   (283 words)

  
 Paramaribo - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Paramaribo, city in northern Suriname, capital of the country, on the Suriname River, near the Atlantic Ocean.
Paramaribo (nicknamed Par'bo) is the capital of Suriname, located in the Paramaribo district, with a population of roughly 250,000 people.
Suriname (formerly Dutch Guyana) is a small Republic on the Northeast coast of South America.
encarta.msn.com /Paramaribo.html   (115 words)

  
 Paramaribo (stad) - Geolocatie.nl
De stad is gelegen aan de westoever van de rivier de Suriname, ongeveer 23 kilometer van zee, en beslaat vrijwel geheel district Paramaribo.
District Paramaribo werd hierbij onderverdeeld in 12 ressorten (wijken).
Een van de beschermde gebouwen is de Sint Petrus en Paulus Kathedraal, die vrijwel geheel uit hout is opgetrokken en daardoor een voortdurend 'zorgenkindje' is. Na grondige restauratie is het gebouw nu multifunctioneel.
www.geolocatie.nl /Paramaribo_(stad)   (392 words)

  
 Paramaribo district - Definition, explanation
Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, encompassing the city of Paramaribo and the surrounding area.
Paramaribo district has a population of 213,840 and an area 183 km².
The area, and the city of Paramaribo, switched between Dutch and British control until the Treaty of Breda at the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War ceded all of Suriname to the Dutch.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/p/pa/paramaribo_district.php   (166 words)

  
 Suriname DistrictenDag » Districten
Een sleutelministerie in deze is het Ministerie van Regionale Ontwikkeling, welke verantwoordelijk is voor het functioneren van de lokale overheid en als zodanig belast is met de verzorging van diensten in de districten, zoals het onderhoud van secundaire en tertiaire wegen, afwateringssystemen, vuilophaaldiensten en openbare markten.
Territoriaal is Suriname verdeeld in 11 districten, welke in grootte variëren van 3.000 inwoners (Coronie) naar 240.000 inwoners (Paramaribo).
In de uitvoeringssfeer is elk district voorzien van een benoemde Districtscommissaris (DC).
www.sdd-denhaag.nl /info-allerlei/districten.html   (844 words)

  
 Historic Inner City of Paramaribo - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America.
Criterion ii Paramaribo is an exceptional example of the gradual fusion of European architecture and construction techniques with indigenous South America materials and crafts to create a new architectural idiom.
Criterion iv Paramaribo is a unique example of the contact between the European culture of the Netherlands and the indigenous cultures and environment of South America in the years of intensive colonization of this region in the 16th and 17th centuries.
whc.unesco.org /en/list/940   (166 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Paramaribo is famed for its diverse ethnic makeup, including Hindustani, East Indians, Creoles, Maroons, Javanese, Native Americans, Chinese, and Europeans (primarily of Dutch and English descent).
Paramaribo is the birthplace of several football players; Some of them later represented The Netherlands.
Paramaribo is served by the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport and Zorg-en-Hoop for local flights.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Paramaribo   (515 words)

  
 Trips and tourism in Paramaribo (Suriname)
Paramaribo (nicknamed Par ' bo) is the capital of Suriname, located in the Paramaribo district, with a population of roughly 250,000 people.
The area was settled by the British in 1630, and in 1650 the city became the capital of the new English colony.
Paramaribo is served by the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport and the Zorg-en-Hoop for local flights.
www.tripstw.com /city/Paramaribo-426.htm   (389 words)

  
 Suriname - Flora and fauna, Languages, Local government, International cooperation, Animal husbandry, Science and ...
The republic is divided into 10 districts, which include the urban district of Paramaribo.
The main public library is at the Stichting Cultureel Centrum in Paramaribo, with 850,000 volumes, seven branches, and two bookmobiles.
The Suriname State Museum and the Natural History Museum are in Paramaribo, and there is an open-air museum in Nieuw Amsterdam, with historical exhibits based at an 18th century fort.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Americas/Suriname.html   (640 words)

  
 Suriname
As the overland journey from Georgetown to Paramaribo (Capital City of Suriname) takes approximately 12 hours, I recommend that 5 days is the minimum time you set aside for a trip to Suriname.
Paramaribo is quite different from Georgetown and reminded us more of a European town.
It is also nice just to relax by sitting outside one of the bars in the tourist district amongst the Surinamese and Dutch tourists and have a Parbo beer (you have to remind yourself you are not in Europe at times).
www.sdnp.org.gy /gallery/travel_guyana/suriname.htm   (996 words)

  
 Suriname Districts
I found the 2004 census figures for the districts of Suriname at the General Bureau of Statistics
Suriname district was divided among Commewijne, Para, Saramacca, and the new Wanica district.
Sipaliwini district was formed from large parts of Brokopondo, Marowijne, Nickerie, and Saramacca districts, constituting almost four-fifths of the country, all in the south.
www.statoids.com /usr.html   (316 words)

  
 Paramaribo travel guide - Wikitravel
Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the most populated district of Suriname.
If you're coming from Europe another alternative is to fly with Air France from Paris to Cayenne (in French Guiana) and travel from there.
Residence Inn Paramaribo, Anton Dragtenweg 7, Paramaribo, Suriname, ☎ (597)472387 (resinpbo@sr.net, fax: (597)424811), [6].
wikitravel.org /en/Paramaribo   (573 words)

  
 Vacations Paramaribo Tourism Guide
Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname, is situated on the Suriname River, about 15km inland from the Atlantic Ocean.
Since gaining independence, the country has faced economic hardships, a military coup, and widespread problems with corruption, although it is beginning to stabilise now.
Pronounced ‘niekerie’, Nieuw-Nickerie is the second largest city in Suriname and the capital city of Nickerie district.
www.paesionline.com /south_america/suriname/paramaribo/introduction.asp   (225 words)

  
 Paramaribo - Kosmix Topic Page
Paramaribo is located at 552 North, 5510 West,and...
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname and the main port.
Set on the mouth of the Suriname River, just 12 kilometers from the sea, Paramaribo is Suriname s capital and main port.
www.kosmix.com /search?t=vtravel.any&lid=goog-travel-sb&q=paramaribo&o=c&m=5   (120 words)

  
 UNDP Port of Spain - Suriname Living Conditions
Malaria risk exists all year in the whole country excluding Paramaribo District and the coastal area north of 5 N. Resistance to chloroquine reported.
A number of hospitals are available in Paramaribo such as the 's Lands Hospital, Academic Hospital, Military Hospital, St. Vincentius Hospital and Diakonessen Hospital.
Two of the cinemas in Paramaribo are air-conditioned and one is a drive-in.
www.sidsnet.org /mir/caribbean/undptt/surhous.htm   (1983 words)

  
 Regional Core Health Data System - Country Profile: SURINAME
The Vital Statistics Bureau estimated a population of 423,400 in 1996, 70% living in Paramaribo (222,800) and Wanica (72,400) districts on 0.4 % of the land.
Schistosomiasis transmission is restricted to limited areas in the coastal zone, mainly in the district of Saramacca, 40 km west of the capital city.
In 1989, the combined occupancy rate of the four major hospitals in Paramaribo was 62%, a rate that increased slightly to 67% in 1995.
www.paho.org /english/sha/prflsur.htm   (12211 words)

  
 SOS Children's Villages Canada : Paramaribo
The SOS Children's Village Paramaribo was constructed in a district of the capital of Suriname which is mainly inhabited by middle-class people.
The SOS Children's Village Paramaribo comprises 10 family houses, one of them being used as an SOS Youth House for youngsters, a Village Director's house, a community building and a small playground.
Hohenau The SOS Children's Village of Hohenau is located in the middle of a virgin forest area, which is gradually being cleared by settlers.
www.soschildrensvillages.ca /html/paramaribo.html   (379 words)

  
 Guesthouse Albergo Alberga
Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, is often described as "the pearl of the Western Hemisphere" in literature, due to the beautiful white colonial buildings.
The premises, built during the late 19th century, and constructed entirely of wood, are listed as a World Heritage monument.
In less than five minutes, one can walk to the entertainment district, Independence Square, the riverside (waterkant) and the shopping district.
www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com   (234 words)

  
 [Mil. History] WWII Units of US Army Stationed in Suriname
Under authority of the War Department letter, dated 23 Aug 1943, 4 companies were formed at Camp O'Rielly, Puerto Rico and departed on 15 Sep 1943 from San Juan and arrived at Paramaribo on 22 Sep 1943.
266th MP Platoon was activated at Paramaribo with 2 officers and 64 men.
The 266th MP Platoon in Paramaribo and the 249th MP Company at Zanderij remained in Suriname.
www.suriname.nu /302ges/archi186.html   (257 words)

  
 Suriname - Questions, Answers, Fun Facts, Information
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, as of the year 2007, and is located in the Paramaribo District, with a population of roughly 250,000.
Suriname has ten districts,these are: Brokopondo, Commewijine, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, and Wanica.
It is about an hour and a half's drive from Suriname's capital Paramaribo in the area of the Brownsberg Nature Park.
www.funtrivia.com /en/Geography/Suriname-10132.html   (541 words)

  
 Paramaribo - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Region: America: Back to Regions: Country: Suriname: Back to America : Location: Paramaribo: Geographical Location: 5° 50' N, 55° 10' W: Current Local Time: Sat Nov 24 17:01:18...
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 Turquoise Net - Suriname : Places to Stay
Located in the middle of Paramaribo's entertainment area with many cosy restaurants, bars, terraces with live music and shops.
Luxurious, six-storeyed Hotel Krasnapolsky Paramaribo is situated at a distance of approximately 40 minutes by car from the international Johan Adolf Pengel airport, in the heart of Paramaribo, near businesses, government institutions and shops.
Situated in the lively entertainment district of Paramaribo, walking distance of the historical town centre and the commercial centre.
www.turq.com /suriname/placestostay.php   (216 words)

  
 French Guiana Now in Paramaribo''s District
E.O. Pursuant to 22 CFR 41.101 and 22 CFR 42.61, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services has designated all of French Guiana to be part of Embassy Paramaribo''s consular district for purposes of issuing nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
French Guiana previously formed part of Embassy Bridgetown''s consular district for visa purposes.
Posts should keep a copy of this cable for reference until they have verified that Appendix C reciprocity tables on the Intranet have been updated.
travel.state.gov /visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1445.html   (176 words)

  
 Paramaribo | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
Paramaribo (nicknamed Par'bo) is the capital of Suriname, located in the Paramaribo district, with a population of roughly 250,000 people.
Paramaribo is located at 5°52' North, 55°10' West, and its time zone is UTC-3 except during daylight savings time.
Paramaribo, capital city of Suriname (country in northeastern South America)
www.babylon.com /definition/Paramaribo   (248 words)

  
 Paramaribo
Peru · Montevideo, Uruguay · Paramaribo, Suriname · Quito, Ecuador · Santiago,...
EastWest Highway connects Paramaribo with Albina on the...
Bekijk alle artikelen waarvan de naam begint met Paramaribo.
www.vacationguy.com /search.php?keywords=Paramaribo   (116 words)

  
 Suriname
Enactment of a new investment code and intellectual property rights protection legislation, which would strengthen Suriname's attractiveness to investors, has been discussed, but no noticeable progress has been made in recent years.
The captain of the ship managed to sink the ship before it could be taken over by the Surinamese authorities.
The remains of the ship still lie in the harbor of Paramaribo.
www.onlinelearning.net /instructors/smurr/LatAm/sam/surinm.html   (5352 words)

  
 Double Room Behind Apartment Paramaribo Suriname - Holiday Vacation Rentals
Small but cosy apartments 10 minutes from the centre of Paramaribo.
Each apartment has two double-rooms with airconditioning; kitchenette, private bath with warm and cold running water.
Nice apartments nearby the centre of Paramaribo with lots of different flora; friendly and helpfull staff.
www.travel-library.com /apartments/south_america/suriname/paramaribo/double_room_behind.html   (217 words)

  
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would gain seats in that district based on the proportion of the vote it received.
There are a total of 106 district council seats.
In the three districts in the interior, Pendawalima was not able to run
www.parbo.com /information/census2.html   (4276 words)

  
 Paramaribo Tourism - Paramaribo Vacation Reviews - Paramaribo Vacations - TripAdvisor
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 Caribbean Flights - Routes
There is a large bird sanctuary in the centre of Inagua island with a population of more than 80,000 of West Indian flamingoes and many other exotic birds.
Mayaguana is the most easterly island and district of the Bahamas, and one of only two which retain their Arawak names.
An abundance of posh resort hotels, casinos, cabaret shows, and cruise ship docks make Nassau a vibrant center for entertainment as well as commerce.
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