Suriname

Suriname was inhabited by indigenous peoples, including Arawaks and Caribs.

Europeans began arriving in Suriname, contesting for control of the region.

By the late 17th century, the Dutch established control over much of Suriname.

Slavery was officially abolished in Suriname, ending the era of African slave labor.

Suriname became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Suriname gained independence after negotiations with the Dutch government.