1,200 km (most navigable by ships with drafts up to 7 m) (2008) country comparison to the world: 61
Merchant marine:
total: 1 country comparison to the world: 151 by type: cargo 1 (2008)
Ports and terminals:
Paramaribo, Wageningen
Military ::Suriname
Military branches:
National Army (Nationaal Leger, NL; includes Naval Wing, Air Wing) (2007)
Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); recruitment is voluntary, with personnel drawn almost exclusively from the Creole community (2007)