Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname
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| Nieuw Amsterdam | |
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| Resort and town | |
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  Nieuw Amsterdam | |
| Coordinates: 5°52′51″N 55°05′04″W / 5.88083°N 55.08444°W | |
| Country |
 Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 5,489 |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-3) |
Nieuw Amsterdam is the capital of the Commewijne District in Suriname. It is a small coastal town situated at the confluence of the Suriname River and Commewijne River, just across from Paramaribo, the country's capital. Its population at the 2004 census was 5,489,[1] with around 1,200 people living in the main town, most of whom are of Javanese and East Indian origin.
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Coordinates: 5°53′N 55°05′W / 5.883°N 55.083°W
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