Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname
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| Nieuw Amsterdam | |
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| Resort and town | |
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 Nieuw Amsterdam
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| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 5,650 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| 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 2012 census was 5,650,[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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