Suriname

Suriname is South America's smallest country, a former Dutch colony whose economy depends on mining — gold and oil — and which, like neighboring Guyana, stands on the brink of a transformative offshore oil boom.

Gold and oil dominate exports, and recently discovered offshore reserves promise major future revenue, though the country has struggled with debt and economic instability.

Key Sectors

The economy is dominated by gold mining and oil, with bauxite historically important, agriculture (rice), and the promise of large offshore oil development.