Although small in size, Suriname is rich in wildlife. Furthermore, Suriname is unusual among tropical countries in its extensive relatively undistrubed tropical forest cover. Many of the life zones of northern South America are present in the small area of Suriname. Although Suriname is only 63,040 sq. Suriname has a unique culture.
Surinamese culture is unique and very different from the rest of South America.
Ethnobotanically, Suriname is quite significant. The interior is home to seven different Indian tribes and six Bushnegro tribes, all of which possess an intimate knowledge of the value of forest plants as foods, fibers, medicines, and other useful products.