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Oost is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2012 census was 8,016.[1] The main town in the resort is Paranam. Oost is also home to the former leper colony Bethesda.[2] The Paranam alumina refinery is located near the town of Paranam.[3] The Accaribo area is becoming tourist spot with the main attractions White Beach and Caribo Beach Resort.[4]
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 Bauxite factory at Paranam | |
 Map showing the resorts of Para District. Oost | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Para District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 446 km2 (172 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,016 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The former capital of Suriname, Torarica is located in the Oost Resort. It was settled by Portuguese Jews in 1629. One origin offered for its name is as a Portuguese coinage meaning "Opulent Torah".[5] By 1665, the village of Paramaribo was expanded and quickly outranked Torarica.[6]
The Lokono village of Powakka is located in the resort.[7]
References
- "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "Where is Bethesda in Suriname?". Geo Targit. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "Suralco - Paranam Alumina Refinery". Industry About. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "Planning Office Suriname - Districts" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- Briggs, Philip (2015-02-01). Suriname. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841629100.
- "Paramaribo Suriname 2". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- Planning Office (2014). "Planning Office Suriname - Districts" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). p. 147.
| Districts and resorts of Suriname | ||
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| Brokopondo District |
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| Commewijne District |
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| Coronie District |
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| Marowijne District |
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| Nickerie District |
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| Para District |
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| Paramaribo District |
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| Saramacca District |
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| Sipaliwini District |
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| Wanica District |
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