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In this episode of Around the Globe with Srini, we journey into Suriname, South America’s smallest independent nation by population, yet one of its most culturally diverse and ecologically rich.

We’ll uncover Suriname’s history, from its indigenous roots and Dutch colonial past to independence in 1975 and the challenges of building democracy. Explore its culture, a vibrant blend of Afro-Surinamese, Indo-Surinamese, Javanese, Chinese, and indigenous traditions, celebrated through festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and Javanese New Year.

Meet the people of Suriname, uni ...