Marowijne District

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Marowijne is a district of Suriname, located on the north-east coast. Marowijne's capital city is Albina, with other towns including Moengo and Wanhatti. The district borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south and the Surinamese districts of Commewijne and Para to the west.

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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