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Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, situated on the banks of the Suriname River. Founded in 1613, its historic inner city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It had a population of 240,924 at the 2012 census.

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Population
240,924 1
2012 census figure, from Paramaribo's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
182 1
Founding Year
1613 1
1613 is the date Paramaribo's own Wikipedia infobox gives for its founding.
Population Estimate Year
2012 1
Elevation (m)
1
Latitude
5.85222 degrees north 1
Longitude
55.20389 degrees west 1
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Suriname, Countries

Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname.

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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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Capital city 240,924
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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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Capital city 182 km2 (70 sq mi)
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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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3 m (9.8 ft)
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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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05 51 08 N 55 12 14 W
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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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1613
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1. Paramaribo (Wikipedia)
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Paramaribo is Suriname's capital and largest city, situated on the Suriname River's banks.
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