Nieuw Nickerie
About 13 thousand people.
Nieuw Nickerie is a river town in the far west of Suriname, close to the border with Guyana. It is the heart of the country's rice-growing region.
You can watch big green rice fields stretch to the horizon and spot lots of birds. Boats and a ferry connect the town to neighboring countries.
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Rice fields
This area grows most of Suriname's rice. The flat green paddies are a pretty sight, especially at sunset.
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Birds and nature
The wet fields and nearby coast attract many colorful birds, including scarlet ibis. Bird lovers come from far away to see them.