1 mission of Suriname in Greece: Consulate of Suriname in Athens, Greece. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Nicolas D. Economou, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Suriname offers a unique appeal for Greek visitors due to its rich ecological diversity and cultural heritage. While its tourism sector is smaller compared to more popular destinations, it plays an important role in the country's economy and international relations. With around 2 million Greeks traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest in visiting Suriname among some of them.
Suriname presents certain safety concerns for tourists, particularly when compared to Greece. While Greece has a low murder rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people, Suriname's rate is significantly higher at 5.7. Additionally, female murder rates are also greater in Suriname (2.3) compared to Greece (0.6). In terms of organized crime, Greece generally has better indices than Suriname. For example, Greece scores 3.0 for mafia groups, while Suriname scores 2.5. However, Suriname has higher scores in areas such as state crime (8.0) and resource crime (9.0), indicating more significant issues in these areas. Overall, while Greece is ranked relatively safe, Suriname has higher crime rates and organized crime indices, suggesting that tourists from Greece should exercise caution when visiting Suriname.