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[[File:Brigde near Potribo (2719173967).jpg|thumb|Bridge near Potribo]]
The [[Suriname|Republic of Suriname]] ({{langx|nl|Republiek Suriname}}) has a number of forms of transport. Transportation emissions are an increasing part of [[Climate change in Suriname|Suriname's contributions to climate change]], as part of the [[Nationally Determined Contributions]] for the [[Paris Agreement]], Suriname has committed to emissions controls for vehicles and increased public transit investment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-31|title=Suriname’s climate promise, for a sustainable future|url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/01/1056422|access-date=2020-06-07|website=UN News|language=en}}</ref>

==Railways==
*[[Rail transport|Railways]], total: 166&nbsp;km [[Single track (rail)|single track]].<ref name="nationmaster"/>
**[[standard gauge]]: 80&nbsp;km {{RailGauge|sg}} gauge in West-Suriname, but not in use. This stretch was constructed as part of the [[West Suriname Plan]].
**[[Narrow-gauge railway|narrow gauge]]: 86&nbsp;km {{RailGauge|1000mm}} gauge [[Lawa Railway]] from [[Onverwacht, Suriname|Onverwacht]] to [[Sarakreek]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_sur001191302_01/_sur001191302_01_0111.php?q=Station%2520of%2520Stopplaats#hl1|title=De Vraagbaak. Almanak voor Suriname 1913|date=1912|access-date=13 May 2020|website=[[Digital Library for Dutch Literature]]|language=nl}}</ref> currently not in use. In 2014, a plan had been announced to reopen the line between Onverwacht and Paramaribo Central Station. The intention was for the line to be extended onto Paramaribo Adolf Pengel Airport,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/suriname-railway-plan-announced.html |title=Suriname railway plan announced |work=[[Railway Gazette International]] |date=7 November 2014 |access-date=13 May 2020}}.</ref> but as of May 2020, the project has not started.

===Rail links with adjacent countries===
* None

==Highways==
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[[File:Suriname main roads.png|thumb|right|300px|Main roads in Suriname
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{{col-break}}{{legend|#ff8000|East-West Link}}
{{col-break}}{{legend|#00e276|Southern East-West Link}}
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{{col-break}}{{legend|#2000ff|Desiré Delano Bouterse Highway}}
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{{col-break}}{{legend|#ff00ac|Avobakaweg}}
{{col-break}}{{legend|#c03040|Ghaama Agbagoweg}}
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===Statistics===
* total: 4,304&nbsp;km (2003)<ref name="cia">{{cite web|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/suriname/|title=CIA Factbook 2003|access-date=13 May 2020|website=Central Intelligence Agency"}}</ref>
* paved: 1,119&nbsp;km (2003)<ref name="cia"/>
* [[Controlled-access highway|highway]]: 9.6&nbsp;km (2020)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deboodschap.today/werkzaamheden-nieuwe-highway-vorderen/ |title=Werkzaamheden nieuwe Highway vorderen|website=De Boodschap (Official Press Office of the Government of Suriname)|access-date=12 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref>
* unpaved: 3,174&nbsp;km (2003)<ref name="cia"/>

NOTE: [[Left- and right-hand traffic|Driving is on the left]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delpher.nl/nl/kranten/view?query=links&coll=ddd&page=1&maxperpage=50&sortfield=date&identifier=ddd%3A011090789%3Ampeg21%3Aa0031&resultsidentifier=ddd%3A011090789%3Ampeg21%3Aa0031|title=Links of Rechts?|website=De West via [[Delpher]]|date=4 January 1910| access-date=13 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> [[Suriname]] and its neighbour [[Guyana]] are the only two countries on the (in-land) American continent which still drive on the left.

===Road links with adjacent countries===
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* {{flagicon|Guyana}} [[Transport in Guyana|Guyana]] - Yes, [[ferry]] from [[Nieuw-Nickerie]] to [[Corriverton]].<ref name="ferries">{{Cite web|url=http://mintct.sr/parasta/transport.htm|title=Transport|language=nl|website=Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism|access-date=4 May 2020}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Transportation in Brazil|Brazil]] - None.
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Transport in French Guiana|French Guiana]] - Yes, ferry from [[Albina, Suriname|Albina]] to [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]].<ref name="ferries"/>

==Waterways==
1,200&nbsp;km; most important means of transport; oceangoing vessels with [[Draft (hull)|drafts]] ranging up to 7 m can navigate many of the principal [[waterway]]s.<ref name="nationmaster">{{cite web|url=https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Suriname/Transport|title=Suriname Transport|website=Nation Master|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref> 

===Ports and harbours===
* [[Albina, Suriname|Albina]]
* [[Moengo]]
* [[Nieuw-Nickerie]]
* Paramaribo: [[Jules Sedney Harbour]] is the main harbour for cargo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://havenbeheer.com/faciliteiten/dr-jules-sedney-terminal/ |title=Dr. Jules Sedney Terminal|website=Havenbeheer|access-date=12 May 2021|language=nl}}</ref> 
* Paramaribo: [[Waterkant]] is used by ferries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plantagejagtlust.nl/?p=49 |title=DE GESCHIEDENIS VAN MEERZORG, ZOALS BESCHREVEN IN OUDE KRANTENBERICHTEN, DEEL 1 (1915-1940).|website=Plantage Justlust|access-date=12 May 2021|language=nl}}</ref> 
* [[Paranam]]
* [[Wageningen, Suriname|Wageningen]]

===Merchant marine===
*''total:'' 10 ships.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indexmundi.com/suriname/merchant_marine.html|title=Suriname Merchant Marine|website=Index Mundi|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref>
*''ships by type:'' (2018)
** [[cargo ship]] 5
** [[petroleum tanker]] 3
** other 2

==Airports==
* 55 (2013)<ref name="nationmaster"/>
* [[List of airports in Suriname]]

===Paved runways===
* total: 6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indexmundi.com/suriname/airports_with_paved_runways.html|title=Suriname Airports with paved runways|website=Index Mundi|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref>
* over 3,047 m: 1
* under 914 m: 5 (2013)

===Unpaved runways===
* total: 49<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indexmundi.com/suriname/airports_with_unpaved_runways.html|title=Suriname Airports - with unpaved runways|website=Index Mundi|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref>
* 914 to 1,523 m: 4
* under 914 m: 45 (2013)

==See also==
{{Portal|Suriname}}
* [[Rail transport by country]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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