Why in news?

  • Suriname’s government has pledge to permanently protect 90% of its tropical forests.

Suriname

  • Location: Suriname is located on the north eastern coast of South America.
  • Capital: Paramaribo
  • Border Countries: French Guiana, Brazil, Guyana.
  • Bordering Waterbodies: North – Atlantic Ocean.
  • Associated River: Suriname River
  • Vegetation: It is one of country through which Amazon forest spread.