Schutsluis

Schutsluis is a lock in , . Schutsluis is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zorg en Hoop Airport and Fort Zeelandia.

Aerodrome
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is a small in the city of , . It is 3 kilometres west of the , between the city quarters of Zorg en Hoop and Flora. is situated 3 km northwest of Schutsluis.

Museum
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is a fortress in , . 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 . is situated 3½ km northeast of Schutsluis.

Government office
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The is the presidential palace of in the capital of . It is located across from The Independence Square, which also houses the National Assembly of Suriname, the Congress building, the Court of Justice, and the Ministry of Finance. is situated 3½ km northeast of Schutsluis.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beekhuizen and Latour.

Village
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is a former sugarcane plantation and currently a resort in , located in the . Its population at the 2012 census was 17,185.

Village
is a resort in , located in the . Its population at the 2012 census was 29,526. is a low income neighbourhood with large unemployment.

Village
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is a town and resort in , located on the eastern bank of the , directly opposite the capital . Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405. is situated 3 km east of Schutsluis.

Schutsluis

Latitude
5.8° or 5° 48′ north
Longitude
-55.16667° or 55° 10′ west
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
68Q6QRXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
3383091
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