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Historic Sites Attractions In Paramaribo District

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Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 241,000 people , almost half of Suriname's population. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
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  • 1. Fort Zeelandia Paramaribo
    Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname, that was built in 1640 French as a wooden structureThe British took the fort and called it Fort Willoughby. In 1651 a small trading post was created by the Dutch. The Dutch presence increased and strengthened. In 1667 the Dutch Admiral Abraham Crynnsen took Paramaribo and recaptured the Essequibo-Pomeroon Colony. Byam, the British commander of Fort Willoughby defended the fort against Dutch Navy officer, Admiral Abraham Crynnsen renamed the fort to Zeelandia.The battle which ensued between William Byam and Abraham Crynnsen lasted only three hours as British munitions were exhausted.Abraham Crijnssen on SurinameIn December 1666, Crijnssen received the command over a squadron, composed of the frigates Zeelandia, West-Cappelle and Zeeridde...
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  • 2. Jodensavanne Paramaribo
    Jodensavanne was an agricultural community in Suriname, South America established by Jews fleeing persecution in Spain. It was located in Para District, about 50 km south of the capital Paramaribo, on the Suriname River. Sugarcane plantations were established and slaves used. The colony faced an attack and heavy levies imposed by a French captain, competition with sugar beets, disease and revolts from indigenous people and slaves. The community eventually relocated to the capital of Paramaribo. Clearing of gravesites and maintenance of the synagogue ruins has taken place in the 21st century.
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