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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A river of Suriname flowing about 645 km (400 mi) northward to the Atlantic Ocean.
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- noun a river in Suriname that flows northward to the Atlantic
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Examples
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Lake Blommestein Meer, located on the Suriname River, is the biggest lake in the country.
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Major river basins of Suriname River basin Catchment Area (including the catchment area outside the country) (km2) Discharge at the outfall (km3/year) Maroni 68,700 56 Commewijne-Cottica 6,600 4 Suriname 16,500 13 Saramacca 9,000 7 Coppername 21,700 6 Nickerie 10,100 6 Corantyne 67,600 50 Total 200,200 142 Water Withdrawal
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The capital and largest city is Paramaribo, which is situated on the Suriname River. continue at Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.
Suriname The World Factbook 2008
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There is one hydroelectric dam in the Suriname River at Atobakka.
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Don't miss: Canoe up the Suriname River to Saramacaan village; dance with village children to African drumbeats; hike in the rain forest.
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The earliest documented colony in Guiana was along the Suriname River and called Marshall's Creek.
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The earliest documented colony in Guiana was along the Suriname River and called Marshall's Creek.
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The bustling capital and port of Paramaribo, stands guard over the Suriname River.
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The earliest documented colony in Guiana was along the Suriname River and called Marshall's Creek.
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The earliest documented colony in Guiana was along the Suriname River and called Marshall's Creek.
WN.com - Articles related to Africa left in cold by US-Brazil cotton deal-study 2010
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