The capital of Surinam and the largest port city in China. Located on the west bank of the lower reaches of Surinam River, it is 5 km away from the estuary/kloc-0. Area 17 km2. Population is 68,000 (1980). It is 3.6 meters above sea level, with a hot and rainy climate, with an average annual temperature of 27.3℃ and an average annual precipitation of 2300 mm. It was originally an Indian fishing village. 1630 The British established a colonial stronghold and became the capital in 165 1. 1667 was occupied by the Netherlands. 18 16 ~ 1975 is the capital of Guyana. After World War II, industry, commerce and tourism developed rapidly. There are mainly small light industry, food industry and beer brewing industry. There is a large wood processing industry nearby. National land and water transportation hub, with roads leading to coastal towns, Balanant, inland bauxite mining and smelting centers and Afubaka, where hydropower stations are located; This railway goes to Vig, broomes. The total length of the port and dock is 1.600 m, which can berth seagoing ships with a draft of 7.3 1 m, and almost all the foreign trade in and out of the country comes from here, with a throughput of 6 million tons in 1.979. The urban area extends along the river bank. Wide streets with tropical trees and gardens; The building is mainly made of wood structure, showing Dutch, Indian and Indonesian Javanese styles. There are universities, libraries, botanical gardens, and castles built in17th century (now converted into Surinam Museum). Zogenhope in the suburbs is a new residential area. Zandelai International Airport is located 45 kilometers south of the city and has regular flights with European and American countries. 16 13 years, two Dutch people, DirckCleaszoonvanSanen and NicolaasBaliestel, set up a small business company near the Indian countryside. This colony is located on the west bank of Surinam River, 23 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, and is the foundation of Paramaribo, the capital of Surinam. The Presidential Palace in Independence Square is located in the ancient center of the city, near the Surinam River. The most conspicuous building in the square is the presidential palace. The White House was built in the first half of the18th century, but many parts were added later. For ordinary people, they can only enter the building and the private garden behind it on1October 25th, Independence Day 65438. Many buildings in Paramaribo are made of wood. You can see some brick buildings in Independence Square, such as the Ministry of Finance built by 1836, which is a red building with a white roof. When Suriname was a Dutch colony, bricks were used to carry ships from Europe. Many ancient wooden buildings are based on these red bricks. In front of the Ministry of Finance is a statue of 60-year-old prime minister JohanAdolfPengel, Suriname's most famous politician. Stroll along Glauerdt Avenue, walk between this avenue and Surinam River, and you will see Palmentuin (Palm Garden). /kloc-In the 9th century, the Palm Garden was a part of the presidential garden. It was opened to the public in the early 20th century. From Palm Garden, you can see some private gardens of the President. There are many historic sites in this area between Crane Avenue and Garden, the most famous of which is Fort Zelandia. This fortress has a history of more than 350 years. It was built in the French colonial period, improved in the British colonial period and later used in the Dutch colonial period. 1667 was named as the present name. The fortress was used as a museum in the 20th century. From 198 1 to 1992, it was used as a military base by Surinamese army. The army retreated from the fort, and now it may become a museum again. As can be seen from the Zelandia Fortress, these buildings were built after the city fire between 182 1 and 1832. You can see the ruins of the old police station on the right. This building was destroyed when 1980 troops attacked the government. At the Don Coprion Center, you can see the Reformed Church. The church was built in 1837. The building includes eight sides, much like the original church destroyed in the city fire of 182 1 year. On the left side of the church, you can see the best postal building in Paramaribo.