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New Coastal Plain

region, Suriname
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The New Coastal Plain is a region in Suriname that covers approximately 6,600 square miles (17,000 square km). It is characterized by swampland with clay soil and peat, interspersed with sandy ridges running parallel to the coast. This area is formed from sand and clay deposits carried from the mouth of the Amazon River.1

Most of Suriname's farmland is located on the New Coastal Plain, where drainage is crucial for most of the year due to heavy rainfall. Irrigation is needed during dry periods. This region is also where inundated lands, reclaimed by diking and drainage, are found, containing Suriname's most fertile soils. The majority of Suriname's population lives in urban areas, with a significant concentration in the capital, Paramaribo, and its surroundings.234

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  1. Suriname - Relief
  2. Suriname - Climate
  3. Suriname - Drainage and soils
  4. Suriname - Agriculture, forestry, and fishing
  5. Suriname - Settlement patterns

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