Alliance, Suriname Explained

Official Name:Alliance
Settlement Type:Village and former plantation
Pushpin Map:Suriname
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Suriname
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Suriname
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Commewijne District
Subdivision Type2:Resort (municipality)
Subdivision Name2:Bakkie
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:5.9°N -108°W
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Am

Alliance is a village in Suriname, located on banks of the Suriname River in the district Commewijne.

History

This used to be a plantation.In 1936 - 1956 the manager used to be G.N. Gummels.[1]

Geography

It is located on the right side of the Suriname River

Economy

The economy is completely dependent on agriculture, mostly citrus. These then get sold in Paramaribo.

Transport

One takes a boat at Alkmaar

References

5.9°N -108°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SMS-passagiersboot vaart wederom naar Alliance. Dagblad Suriname. 6 May 2021. nl.