where is paramaribo
Paramaribo, formerly Dutch Guiana, largest city, capital, and chief port of Suriname. It lies on the Suriname River 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Paramaribo is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 feet (5 metres) above the river at low tide. Access from the ocean is limited by a sandbar that allows a depth of about 20 feet (6 metres).