Map
Hazards
- Flooding
- Industrial Accidents
Past Events
N/A
Full
Table of Past Natural Disasters (External Link)
Full
table of Past Technological Disasters (External Link)
Environmental Concerns
- Deforestation
- Pollution of inland waterways by mining activities
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Profile
The smallest independent country in South America,
Suriname escapes
most Hurricanes that have affected the Caribbean
region. The bulk of the hazards confronting the country
are man-made, including the impacts of the mining and
forestry industry which has caused severe environmental
damage.
| Coordinates |
4 00 N, 56 00 W |
| Area |
163,270 km2 |
| Terrain |
Mostly rolling hills, narrow coastal plain with
swamps |
| Population |
438,144 (2005 est.) |
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Government Strategies
As of 2005, there are no National Disaster Coordinators in place,
and no plans have been prepared. Following the Dutch model,
the fire service is expected to be assigned the task of
disaster management.
Country Contacts
Mrs. Marja Naarendorp, Director
General Suriname Red Cross Society, Postbus 2919
Paramaribo
(597) 498-410
Fax: (597) 464-780
E-mail: surcross@sr.net
Additional Resources
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