Suriname is a country.
Suriname . At just under 165000 km2 , 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 , in and around the capital and largest city , Paramaribo . Suriname is considered to be a culturally Caribbean country , and is a member of the Caribbean Community ( CARICOM ) .