Suriname travel details
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Suriname has a population of 542K with main currency as Surinamese Dollar. The languages spoken are Dutch. Automatic teller machines are common in Suriname. Internet speed in Suriname is on average 2.4 Mbps.In Suriname you drive on the left side.
Suriname weather
Suriname essential details
Plugs
Suriname uses 127/230V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B, Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Dutch
Money in Suriname
Currencies
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (symbol: $), code SRD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 dollars and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Suriname. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Suriname
Internet
Internet speed in Suriname is on average 2.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Suriname is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 135.58 SRD, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Digicel or Telesur. Suriname uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Suriname upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Suriname, dial +, then 597 (the country code for Suriname), then the area code and the local number.
Suriname travel details
Driving in Suriname
Road rules
In Suriname you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 40-50 km/h (24-31 mph) in all built-up areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways, 80 km/h (49 mph) on motorways and 80 km/h (49 mph) on expressways.
Emergecy
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Police
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Ambulance
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Suriname map
Suriname visa advice
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