Suriname's land area is 61,972 sq mi, and the total size is 63,039 sq mi, with inland water included. Suriname is ranked 91/197 by total surface area.
- Occupies 0.11% of the land mass of all countries.
- 0.45% of territory is agricultural land.
- Suriname has 0.001% of the world's agricultural land area.
- 94.4% of area is covered by forests.
- Has 0.38% of the world's forests.
Suriname total size and land area
Suriname
|
Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total surface area |
63,039 sq mi |
91/197 |
| Share all of all countries' surface area | 0.03% | N/A |
| Land area |
61,972 sq mi |
90/197 |
| Share of all countries' land area | 0.11% | N/A |
| Population | 634,431 | 165/197 |
| Population density | 10.2 ppl/mi² | 193/197 |
Area of Suriname territories by type
|
Suriname
|
Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest area |
58,531 sq mi |
43/196 |
| Forest area as share of land | 94.4% | 1/196 |
| World's forests share | 0.38% | N/A |
Agricultural land
|
275.8 sq mi |
167/194 |
| Agricultural land share | 0.45% | 194/194 |
| Share of global agricultural land | 0.001% | N/A |
|
Arable land
|
204.5 sq mi |
157/191 |
| Arable land share | 0.33% | 188/191 |
|
Permanent cropland
|
9.53 sq mi |
173/192 |
| Permanent cropland share | 0.02% | 185/192 |
|
Water area
|
1,067 sq mi |
83/197 |
| Water as share of total area | 1.69% | 98/197 |
| Roads length |
2,674 mi |
132/175 |
| Borders length |
1,185 mi |
90/197 |
| Coastline length |
239.8 mi |
107/197 |
| Share of marine protected waters | 1.5% | 86/155 |
Suriname size on the map
Land area in square miles
Land area
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Total agricultural land encompasses all areas used for agriculture: territories under permanent and temporary crops and pastures. It includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit and nut trees, and vineyards, but excludes sites utilized for timber production.
Arable land encompasses fields utilized for temporary crop production, pastures, market or kitchen gardens, and temporarily fallowed land. Land abandoned due to shifting cultivation practices is not included.
Permanent cropland refers to farmland for the long-term cultivation of crops, such as coffee, cocoa, and rubber, which do not require replanting after each harvest. This category encompasses land with permanent crops like flowering shrubs, fruit and nut trees, and vines, but does not include land under trees for timber production.
Inland areas under water, such as large rivers, lakes, and some coastal waterways.