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Location Based: Republic of Suriname

Location Based: Republic of Suriname

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January 29, 2025

Location Based: Republic of Suriname

The Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF), Avadi, a unit of Defence PSU Troop Comforts Limited, under the Ministry of Defence, executed India’s first defence export order to the Republic of Suriname.

  • The military uniforms are offered by the Ministry of Defence (GOl) to the Ministry of Defence (Suriname) to strengthen the diplomatic relationships between the two countries.

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About Suriname

Suriname

  • Location: Northern edge of South America, lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
  • Borders: Brazil (south), French Guiana (east), Guyana (west), Atlantic Ocean (north).
  • Geography: Divided into coastal lowlands (north) and rainforests & savannas (west & south).
  • Highest Point: Julianatop (1,230m / 4,035ft) in the Wilhelmina Mountains.
  • Coastline: Approx. 386 km, featuring mangroves and low-lying plains.
  • Rivers: Major ones include Coppename, Corantyne, Gran, Lucie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Saramacca.
  • Vegetation: Tropical rainforests cover 90% of the land, with vast biodiversity.
  • Minerals: Rich in bauxite, gold, oil, and kaolin.
  • Protected Areas: 14% of land is designated as National Parks and Nature Reserves.

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