Landforms of Suriname

Many of Suriname's water bodies are ecologically significant, providing habitats for various plant and animal species. These are some of the significant bodies of water in Suriname, each with its significance for transportation, trade, agriculture, and ecology.

Suriname is located on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America and is its smallest sovereign state. The geography of Suriname consists of rainforests, savanna, and coastal swamps. Its forest cover is approximately 90%, the highest of any nation worldwide.