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Marowijne
Marowijne is a district of Suriname, located on the eastern border with French Guiana. Marowijne's capital city is Albina.
Marowijne's population is 20,250 and the district has an area of 4,627 km².
During the early 1900s, bauxite was discovered in Marowijne district, leading to a boom in mining that significantly enriched the entire country. The district also has a large tourism industry.
Marowijne is also home to many Maroon palenques. The Maroons are descendants of slaves who escaped from their Dutch masters centuries ago, particularly slaves who escaped from Suriname's huge plantations during the 1700s.
Resorts
- Albina
- Galibi
- Moengo
- Moengotapoe
- Patamacca
- Wanhatti
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