Fort Zeelandia

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Fort Zeelandia is a historic fortress located in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. It was originally built by the French in 1640 and later expanded by the British and Dutch. The fort played a significant role in the colonial history of Suriname, serving as a military stronghold and administrative center. Today, Fort Zeelandia houses a museum that showcases Suriname's colonial past, including artifacts, documents, and exhibits related to the country's indigenous peoples, slavery, and European colonization.

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