Paramaríbo

Paramaríbo, the capital of Dutch Guiana, is situated on the Surinam, about 10 miles from its mouth. It has broad, tree-shaded streets, with clean wooden houses, painted light gray, and numerous canals and churches. There are also a governor's palace, two forts, a park, &c. The Herrnhuters (Moravian Brethren) are a strong body in the town. Except for the small harbour of Nickerie, all the trade of the colony is concentrated at Paramaribo. See statistics under GUIANA (DUTCH). Pop. (1895) 29,300.