Unitary Presidential Republic
Suriname is governed as a unitary state, with the president elected by the National Assembly rather than directly by voters.
10 Districts
The country consists of 10 districts, each with its own district commissioner.
Unicameral National Assembly
Suriname’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Parliamentary-Style Presidential Selection
Suriname’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.