City (pop., 1999 est.: 233,000), seaport, and capital of Suriname. Located on the Suriname River near the Atlantic Ocean, it was originally an Indian village before becoming a French settlement (&circa; 1640).
In 1651 it became a British colony but was ceded to the Dutch in 1667. It is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 ft (5 m) above the river at low tide. Much of the distinctive Dutch colonial architecture and a canal system remain. Since 1945 the city has grown considerably because of tourism and industries.
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