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Is it Suriname or Surinam?
The official spelling of the country’s English name was changed from “Surinam” to “Suriname” in January 1978, but “Surinam” can still be found in English, such as Suriname’s national airline Surinam Airways.
When did the Dutch get Suriname?
The first permanent settlement of Europeans in Suriname was established by a group of British planters and their slaves in 1651. In 1667 Suriname was seized by a Dutch fleet, and that year it was ceded to the Netherlands in exchange for New Amsterdam (now New York City).
Who invaded Suriname?
The settlement was invaded by seven Dutch ships (from the Zeeland region), led by Abraham Crijnssen, on February 26, 1667.
Where did Surinamese slaves come from?
West Central Africa
Origins. Most of the enslaved people imported to Suriname came from West Central Africa (circa 61,500 slaves, 27% of the total number), Gold Coast (Ghana) (circa 46,000, 21% of the total), Windward Coast (circa 45,000, 20%), and Bight of Benin (more than 32,000, 14% of the total).
What is Suriname’s national animal?
Lesser Kiskadee
The official National Animal of Suriname is a bird species called the Lesser Kiskadee.
What is a poenale sanctie?
The poenale sanctie was a part of the Koelie Ordonnantie (‘Coolie Ordinance’) of 1880 and stipulated that a plantation-owner could punish his coolies in any manner he saw fit, including fines. This made the plantation-owner both policeman and judge.
When was the poenale sanctie abolished in Suriname?
By ordinance of September 8, 1947, the poenale sanctie was officially abolished in Suriname on January 1, 1948.
Why are servants subject to poenale sanctie?
These servants were subject to poenale sanctie because of their contracts. This meant that in case of breach of contract, the servant would not be subjected to civil law, but to criminal law. A plantation-owner could thus subject his servants to harsh punishments, as long as they were under contract.