Su·ri·na·me [ sri nmə, srə nàm ]country in northeastern South America, north of Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. Languages: Dutch. Currency: Suriname guilder. Capital: Paramaribo. Population: 481,267 (2009 estimate).
Area: 163,265 sq km (63,037 sq mi) Official name Republic of Suriname Former name Dutch Guiana until 1948