Place:Para, Suriname

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NamePara
Alt namesParasource: Wikipedia
TypeDistrict
Coordinates5.5°N 55.25°W
Located inSuriname
Contained Places
Inhabited place
Onverwacht
Paranam
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Para is a district of northern Suriname. Para's capital city is Onverwacht, with other towns including Paranam, and Zanderij. Para has a population of 24,700 and an area of 5,393 km2.[1] The district is the mining and forestry centre of Suriname, with many large bauxite mining operations operating. The district is a mixture of forest and savannas.

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