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Slootwijk Destination Guide
Delve into Slootwijk in Suriname
Slootwijk in the region of Commewijne is a city in Suriname - some 21 mi or ( 33 km ) East of Paramaribo , the country's capital .
Current time in Slootwijk is now 07:39 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Paramaribo " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Georgetown, Bartica, Cayenne, Totness, and Tamanredjo. While being here, make sure to check out Georgetown . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Slootwijk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Een trip met Liesbeth Gummels op 24 december 2009 vanaf 't Vat in Parmaribo per bus naar Alkmaar en verder per boot over de Commewijne via de doorsteek bij Bakkie naar de Atlantische Oceaan; een trip ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cottica River
Cottica River is a river in Suriname, located at around {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:5.8666667|N|54.8666667|W||||| | |name= }}. It originates in the hills surrounding town of Moengo and flows westwards and enters the Commewijne River. It has a river basin of 2.900 km².
Located at 5.87 -54.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Commewijne District
Commewijne is a district of Suriname, located on the right bank of the Suriname River. Commewijne's capital city is Nieuw Amsterdam. Alliance is another major town. The district has a population of 25,200 and an area of 2,353 km². One of the most populated of Suriname's districts, Commewijne relies primarily on agriculture for its income, with plantations dating back to the first Dutch colonisation of the area in the 17th century.
Located at 5.87 -54.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Alliance, Suriname
Alliance is a town in Suriname, located on banks of the Suriname River in the district Commewijne.
Located at 5.90 -54.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Ephrata, Suriname
Ephrata is a town located within the Commewijne District of northern Suriname. The town is located east of Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, inland from the Atlantic coast.
Located at 5.82 -54.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Stolkertsijver
Stolkertsijver is a town in the Commewijne District of Suriname. It is situated on the East-West Link. At Stolkertsijver, a bridge spanning the Commewijne River was built in 1980. The village was named after the Stolkertsijver plantation, also known as Courcabo. The plantation was founded around 1670 and owned by Jeronimo Clifford.
Located at 5.75 -54.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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