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Suriname, set in a natural tropical wilderness, is a splendid combination of the Caribbean and South America, with fascinating reminders of a sometimes turbulent past.

In the northeast of the South American continent, bounded by Guyana on the west and French Guyane on the east and Brazil to the south.

Influenced by numerous cultures African, Amerindian, Asian, Jewish and Dutch the country reflects this diversity harmoniously in its day to day life.

Dominated by mighty rivers which provide essential highways into the rainforest and jungles of the interior, which remain virtually untouched by man, Suriname is waiting to be explored. There is little tourism infrastructure in Suriname except for a few well organized tour operators.

The bustling capital and port of Paramaribo, stands guard over the Suriname River. The striking architecture reminds us of its Dutch colonial past.

Setting out to explore the natural beauty of the interior by boat or light aircraft, you encounter the extraordinary natural heritage of Suriname spreading out like a tropical carpet.

Spot the occasional wild cat roaming in the rainforest and hear the unearthly cry of howler monkeys echoing through the trees, see giant tarantula spider webs and huge termite nests. For the more adventurous head to the swamps where crocodiles, piranhas, anacondas and boa constrictors go about their business.

Another dont miss for nature lovers is the Galibi Nature Reserve where you can experience four sea turtle species nesting on its beaches between February and July.

The Brownsberg Nature Park is located in the Brokopondo District approximately 80 miles south of Paramaribo. The Brownsberg National Park is the northern outpost for several plant and animal species. Covered by geotropically rainforest consisting of hundreds of different species most of which are commercially valuable. The park has three major Vegetation types. The hydrophytes vegetation grows in creek valleys at the base of the mountain. The vegetation is found on the slopes and is characterized by the number of different tree species including the Groenheart, Ingipipa, Cedar and Purpleheart.

The Galibi Nature Reserve is situated in the North East Corner of Suriname, at the Mouth of the Marowijne River bordering French Guyana. 4000 hectares in size, 13 km long and 1 km wide the reserve is know for being the most important nesting beach for the oliver riley turtle in the western Atlantic region. The reserve was established in March 1969 to protect the nesting beaches of sea turtles. It is the only beach where mass nesting aggregations of the olive riley are known to have occurred in the Atlantic region.

The Galibi Reserve and nearby Amerindian villages are only accessible by boat, about 1 hour from Albino. The local villagers are allowed to use the reserve for fishing, hunting, plant collecting and small scale agricultural activities.

This is a bustling city laying on banks the Suriname River. Fabulous colonial buildings including the Presidential Palace remind visitors of its Dutch heritage. Behind the Palace is the Placentia.

Also visit St.Peter and Paul Cathedral, which is reputed to be the largest wooden building in the Americas.

Some of South Americas finest examples of Hindu temples, mosques and synagogues can also be found in the city.

Finally, the central market with its array of local fruits and vegetables is a must see.

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Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Suriname Rental Site

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There are many animals which you would not dare cross paths with, unless you are doing a segment for MTV’s program, “The Wild Boys” or a show like the ones for the Discovery Channel which deals with the creation of documentations for these animals. Such animals, like the Black Mamba is one of the feistiest and fastest snakes in the world and is regarded by many as the deadliest snake in the whole world. In the deadly waters of the Amazon, one would not dare put their legs down the water as it may be filled with carnivorously biting Piranhas or even the preying crocodiles nearby. If you are familiar with those Spanish shows that deal with raging bulls, you may have seen one of those unwanted scenarios where the matador would actually be hit by the bull, then you would know that in the first place, individuals should not even be getting in the way of these fired up beasts that can crack our bones if we are hit. Want a junior of these bulls? What about rams? They can hit you hard like these bulls, but are actually lighter and faster. Not a bad combination right? Speed and power is the perfect knock anyone out.

It is no surprise that the St Louis team named their football team under that animal. The St. Louis Rams is definitely living up to the animal which they have chosen. After all, what more could you want than power, speed, and accuracy in hitting your opponents. And indeed this team packs a mean punch when they are out there in the field. The franchise already has two NFL Championships and one Super Bowl championship under its belt. Like many other teams in the NFL, this team is no stranger to the shifting as with terms of “residency”. Prior to being based in St. Louis, the Rams originally started in Cleveland. Afterwards, for fifteen seasons, the team then moved to Anaheim, Los Angeles as the Los Angeles Rams. At the year 1995, this is then when the club has been staying in St Louis up to the present. Although it still is owned by the same individual, the NFL allowed it to be a separate entity since the no part of the previous management joined the movement and only four of the players rode with the team. And now looks like the Rams are on their way to continue their rampage in knocking out the other teams in the NFL.

The owner of this club surely did choose a good name. Considering that it is a football team, what more would any person want that drive through any other opponent. Rip them, and bury them to the ground! That is how a ram would finish its opponents. Football then would be the sport to bring out the ram in all of us. Let the animal inside be set free and do its own thing. So what animal would you be, the predator or the prey?

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Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick’s articles focus on
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