Suriname
is the smallest independent country on the South American continent;
it mostly consists of tropical rain forest, there is a great diversity
of flora and fauna.
The population of the country
is made up of . 37% Hindustani their ancestors emigrated from
northern India in the latter part of the 19th century. 31%
Creole (mixed white and black). 15%Javanese, 10% "Maroons"
their African ancestors were brought to the country as slaves
in the 17th centuries and escaped to the interior. 2% Amerindian,
2% Chinese and 1% Caucasian.
Over
one quarter of the population are Hindu, approximately a quarter
are Protestant mostly Moravian, 23% are Roman Catholic, 20% Muslim
with other indigenous beliefs making up a small percentage of the
population.
However there is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit
of God and a mighty deliverance ministry is sweeping Suriname. To
learn more visit the 'Deliverance
Church of Jesus Christ' and witness God's hand move through
His servant Rev. Dr. M. Singh (PhD)
Over
one quarter of the population are Hindu, approximately a quarter
are Protestant mostly Moravian, 23% are Roman Catholic, 20% Muslim
with other indigenous beliefs making up a small percentage of the
population. 