Surinamese Proverbs
Proverbial Wisdom from Suriname Sayings of Surinamese origin You have two ears, but you never hear words twice. You don't need to open your mouth at noon to cough in the evening. If you like ocra, you will have to like the seeds as well. If a person shave you with a razor, do not shave him with broken glass. A dog with many masters, dies of starvation. The Republic of Suriname Suriname is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. At just under 165,000 km2 (64,000 sq mi), it is the smallest country in South America. Suriname has a population of approximately 566,000, most of whom live on the country's north coast. Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname , located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. Dutch is th...