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Presidential Palace of Suriname

Government office

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The Presidential Palace of Suriname is the presidential palace of Suriname in the capital of Paramaribo. 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. Presidential Palace of Suriname is situated 230 metres northeast of Schaafijs.

Onafhankelijkheidsplein

Park

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The Onafhankelijkheidsplein is a town square in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The square is situated in the historical inner city, near the Suriname River and the Presidential Palace of Suriname. Onafhankelijkheidsplein is situated 180 metres northeast of Schaafijs.

Fort Zeelandia

Museum

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Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. 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 Fort Zeelandia. Fort Zeelandia is situated 320 metres east of Schaafijs.

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Paramaribo

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Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. Home to about 240,000 people, or over half of the country's population, this laid-back South American gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean.

Meerzorg

Village

Photo: Humbert-L-Siegers, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Meerzorg is a town and resort in Suriname, located on the eastern bank of the Suriname River, directly opposite the capital Paramaribo. Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405.

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