Dutch is spoken as a native language by about 80% of the population, most of them being bilingual with Sranan Tongo, Hindustani, Javanese, and other languages. Nevertheless, Dutch is the sole official language of the country. Surinamese Dutch is easily intelligible with other forms of Dutch.
Dutch is spoken as a native language by about 80% of the population, with many being bilingual in Sranan Tongo, Hindustani, Javanese, and other languages. Nevertheless, Dutch remains the sole official language of the country. Surinamese Dutch can be easily understood alongside different forms of Dutch.