1965 Dossier in progress

Renaming to Upper Courantyne

Prime Minister Pengel officially renames the 'New River' to the Upper Courantyne — a constitutional signal that Suriname rejects the British name and uses the principle 'Nature determines the source'.

Historical Significance

By the official renaming, Suriname implicitly recognizes that the Schomburgk Line has no legal value. A strong state signal towards international law.

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