The Power of diversity:
Suriname an oasis
of opportunity
ABOUT SURINAME
Quick facts
A bridge between regions
Suriname has a strategic location within Latin America, being part of the Caribbean and sharing borders with Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana. In addition to this, it has a good connection with the Netherlands, the USA and strong cultural laces with Asia.
A hub for export
Trade of goods is essential for the economy, accounting for the 59,9% of its GDP in 2019 with a value of 1.460.966 million USD exported merchandise.
Its untapped potential for export is valued in 304,2 million USD.
Multiple languages
Even though Dutch and Sranan Tongo (Surinamese lingua franca) are the official languages of the country, many people master English while some specific groups also use Spanish and Portuguese in their daily lives.
Low costs
Suriname has competitive labor and operating costs as well as low import duties in the main export markets. Therefore, it is an ideal location for investment.
Regional integration
Suriname is a member state of CARICOM and Association of Caribbean States, and participates in MERCOSUR as an associate country.
Life environment
Suriname offers a quality lifestyle based on good weather, no natural disasters, low cost of living and a multi-ethnic population who welcomes and integrates foreigners.
Good connectivity
Suriname possesses two international airports with direct connections to regional transport hubs such as Amsterdam, Belem or Miami.
Security and safety
With 4,9/10 points, Suriname receives a better score than the American continent as a whole (5,06/10) in terms of incidence of crime.
Key Sectors
AgriBusiness
A land of sustainability
Suriname relies on a strong agricultural tradition and development.
Its climate and the richness of its soil and water resources allow the growing of a vast array of products, being the main ones: rice, bananas and fisheries, which are primarily used for the export activity to a large list of importing countries.
Business Services
A land of services in a multicultural environment
Services are the main economic activity in Suriname, a country characterized by:
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Financial attractiveness resulting from its competitive costs
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Skilled and available workforce based on a multilingual and young society
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Productive business environment where cultures live in harmony
Natural Resources
A land of natural wealth
Placed in the Guiana shield, one of the richest regions of the world in terms of raw materials, Suriname offers a great number of opportunities related to:
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Green energies: due to its great climate
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Oil and gas: as large deposits have recently been discovered near its coast
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Mining: especially gold, one of its key export products
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Forestry: as a great percentage of forested territory is available
Tourism
A land of nature, culture and heritage
Suriname is a true paradise for the development of active tourism based on:
Nature: due to its Amazon rainforest which covers 93% of its surface, sheltering a huge variety of fauna and flora.
Culture: the whole country is a living expression of its great cultural legacy, especially its capital Paramaribo, included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.