Flora, Suriname
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Flora, Suriname | |
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 Map showing the resorts of Paramaribo District. Flora | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Paramaribo District |
| Area | |
• Total | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 19,538 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Flora is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 19,538.[1] Flora is both the name of the resort and the neighbourhood within the resort. Flora was founded as a wood plantation in 1809.[2]
The neighbourhood Uitvlugt is located in the resort.[3] Uitvlugt used to be a stronghold of the Boeroes, the white farmers,[4] and is still a wealthy neighbourhood.[5]
