Articles related to "Suriname"

A historic landmark in Suriname continues to serve as a pillar of historic remembrance.

Suriname is one of the least known countries on the continent, but there's more than coconuts to this former Dutch Colony.

Colorful frog is one of 24 new species found in world's largest undisturbed rainforest. Droughts and illegal gold mining may affect their continued existence.

In order to fully understand South America, the journeyman traveller would be well advised to visit French Guiana.

Brazil is tops in terms of GDP but falls well behind Argentina's fast-growing GDP per capita.

In 2008, America won US$3.9 and $2.5 billion trade surpluses with Chile and Brazil respectively and is positioned to reduce its huge $38.8 billion deficit with Venezuela.

Tiny Suriname, Guyana and Chile use trade to generate a much higher percentage of their Gross Domestic Products than do some of the larger South American economies.

A holiday where the tradition to throw colored powder on your face is celebrated throughout the world.

The Central American, North American and Caribbean Qualifying groups for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa resume this weekend.

The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.

The fourth largest continent on the planet, South America is a plethora of sights and sounds. Adventure seekers must decide where to go and plan an appropriate budget.

Variety of species affected show that mercury pollution is widespread. Reproductive and neurological damage seen. Preventing further pollution key to saving wildlife.

A further six teams have fallen by the wayside in this endless qualifying stage for the Concacaf nations en route to South Africa 2010

The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.

President Bharrat Jagdeo is willing to exchange supervision of environmentally sound rainforest usage for economic incentives to help Guyana's impoverished people.

International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.

Valued as much as US$700 billion per year, the global water market presents opportunities to countries with effective water infrastructures & supporting systems.

The Swiss cheese plant, with lush perforated leaves makes a dramatic addition to indoor plant collections. Easy to grow and drought tolerant it's a popular houseplant.

Travel South America by road; car rental provides comfort and independence, while car rental companies are plentiful. Check out tips on car rental in South America.

Wilhelmina's popularity helped her people through two world wars and insured stability in the twentieth century.

Latin American history, Latin American geography and Latin American languages all contribute to a definition of what Latin America is. Here is an overview.