The Little United Nations is one of Suriname's nicknames, according to the website of the U.S. Embassy in Suriname. This nickname refers to the great ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity in the population.

Another nickname, 'the land of seven peoples', is mentioned in the article, 'Still life: Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and West African art and form in Suriname's Jewish cemeteries', by Aviva Ben-Ur. The seven peoples are Native Americans, maroons, Javanese, Hindustanis, Europeans, Creoles, and Chinese.

A third nickname is 'Beating Heart of the Amazon', according to the Member Country Profile of Suriname on the website of CARICOM [Caribbean Community].

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Constitutional protections of life, person, property andself-realization are included among Suriname's human rights.

Specifically, the Constitution of 1987 and its reforms of 1992 define human rights in Suriname. The relevant section is found under Chapter V: Basic Rights, Individual Rights and Freedoms. Articles 8 through 23 may be summarized as defending freedom of choice in association, philosophy, religion, and speech; guaranteeing affordable legal assistance in the pursuit of fair, honest, public justice; protecting the life, person and property of all citizens; providing opportunities for self-realization through paid work; and respecting the family life, "honor and good name" and privacy of each citizen.

Economics, geography and politics are Suriname's main problems.

Specifically, Suriname's economy is based on edibles from the land and sea as well as resources mined in the interior. Both economic bases carry the threat of resource depletion. Anticipating and dealing with that threat becomes particularly challenging in the face of the isolation of the coastal and interior populations and resources by the geographics of Suriname's vast rain forest interior and the delays and obstacles inherent in limited communication and transportation options. Additionally, political factors are an important consideration since Suriname is still a young nation, with independence dating back not even four decades.

Medical offices, spas and specialized clinics in the Surinamese capital of Paramaribo may carry Meladerm.

Specifically, the product is manufactured by Civant. It is a skin lightener and may be available at companies and offices that deal with skin care in Suriname. The most likely place is Paramaribo, as Suriname's capital and largest city. Otherwise, computer access opens up online shopping and ordering.

It is through the provisions of the Treaty of Breda that the Dutch got Suriname.

Specifically, the treaty was signed on July 31, 1667 in the Dutch city of Breda. It represented a quick attempt to end the Second Anglo-Dutch War of 1665-1667. By that treatment, the Dutch exchanged their colony of New Amsterdam for the English colony of Suriname.

Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil share borders with Suriname. Guyana is on the western border. Brazil is on the southern border. French Guiana is on the eastern border. The Atlantic Ocean is on the northern border.

The above four neighbors aren't considered dependencies. Neighboring Guyana and Brazil are considered countries. Neighboring French Guiana isn't a similarly independent country. But it isn't a dependency either. Officially, it's one of France's 'départements'. So it's seen as an administrative unit that just happens to be overseas ['outre-mer'].

The official name of Suriname in English is Republic of Suriname. In Dutch the official name is Republiek Suriname. In Sranan Tongo ['Surinamean tongue'], a Creole language spoken by over two-thirds of the population, Suriname is known as Sranan.

Unofficially, the country still may be called by its former name of 'Dutch Guiana' from its colonial past. Or it may be called Suriname.

Around 80 percent of Suriname is pristine rainforest. As a result, Suriname has great ecological diversity. The many rivers and the Atlantic coast provide Suriname with an abundant supply of food and economic products.

Around 5 percent of the population live in the forested interior. But many of Suriname's people live in the built environment. Specifically, around half of the population live in Paramaribo, the capital city. The rest of the population mainly live along the coast.

Suriname is one of the top 10 producers of bauxite in the world. The Republic also has significant aluminum oxide[alumina], diamond, gold, and oil deposits. The Aluminum Company of America subsidiary, SURALCO, has been mining bauxite in Suriname since 1916.

Cricket and soccer are Suriname's professional sports.

Specifically, Suriname has national cricket and football teams. The Surinaamse Cricket Bond represents the country at international cricket matches. The Surinaamse Voetbal Bondrepresents the country at association football matches.

Yes, Suriname can be an expensive travel destination.

Specifically, the Republic of Suriname is not well known to tourists. The country's cultural, economic and political activities cluster along Suriname's northern coast. Expenses can be high for lodging in Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, largest and most exciting city, as well as for travel in the coastal area, coastal plain and vast rain forest interior.