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Neighboring Countries of Suriname
Suriname shares land borders with 2 countries: Guyana (836 km) and Brazil (515 km).
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Countries bordering Suriname
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Suriname citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Guyana |
Georgetown | Freedom of movement | |
 Brazil |
Brasília | Visa-free · 90 days |
Guyana accounts for 44% of Suriname's 1,907 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Suriname
Location
Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana
Area
163,820 km² — slightly larger than Georgia
Terrain
Mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swamps
Climate
Tropical; moderated by trade winds
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Juliana Top 1,230 m. Lowest: unnamed location in the coastal plain -2 m. Mean elevation: 246 m.
Natural resources
Timber, hydropower, fish, kaolin, shrimp, bauxite, gold, and small amounts of nickel, copper, platinum, iron ore
Natural hazards
Flooding
Good to know
Smallest independent country on the South American continent; mostly tropical rainforest; great diversity of flora and fauna; relatively small population, mostly along the coast
Neighbours of Suriname's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Paraguay
Peru
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- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Suriname passport holders
- Suriname visa requirements
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).