Suriname gains independence from the Netherlands.
At a Glance
- Date
- 25 November 1975
- Location
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- Category
- Diaspora & Global
- Source
- Independence records (1975) · Britannica
What It Meant Then
It marked the emergence of another sovereign nation of the African diaspora.
What It Means Now
Independence Day remains a national celebration in Suriname.
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