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Which country was formerly named Dutch Guiana?

Ghana

Suriname

Indonesia

Honduras

Suriname is a former Dutch Colony known as Dutch Guiana. The country changed its name in 1975, after gaining independence. The name “Suriname” comes from the main river of the country, and was used for the colony long before the official adoption.

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