Where did the Suriname slaves come from?
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).
How many black people are in Suriname?
Ethnic Composition Of The Population Of Suriname
| Rank | Ethnic Group | Share of the Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afro-Surinamese | 37% |
| 2 | East Indian | 27% |
| 3 | Javanese | 14% |
| 4 | Mixed Heritage | 13% |
What is the Juka of Suriname?
The Djuka are one of six tribes of Maroons (also known as Refugee Blacks or Bush Negroes), descendants of African slaves brought to Suriname as plantation laborers in the late seventeenth century.
How did the Dutch get Suriname?
The early history of Suriname dates from 3000 BCE when Native Americans first inhabited the area. The Dutch acquired Suriname from the English, and European settlement in any numbers dates from the 17th century, when it was a plantation colony utilizing slavery for sugar cultivation.
Is Suriname white?
White Surinamese or European Surinamese are Surinamese people whose ancestry lies within the continent of Europe. As of 2013, people of solely European descent are a small minority in Suriname, accounting for only 5,700 people or 1% of the country’s population.
What are Surinamese people called?
Suriname
| Republic of Suriname Republiek Suriname (Dutch) | |
|---|---|
| Demonym(s) | Surinamese |
| Government | Unitary assembly-independent republic |
| • President | Chan Santokhi |
| • Vice President | Ronnie Brunswijk |