Situation of Surinam* 



Surinam is situate between 6 2' N. L. and 57 54' W. L. from 

 Greenwich, and enjoys therefore a climate agreeing in every 

 respect with that of Trinidad, Curagao, Venezuela, etc. ; Surinam 

 might even be placed above many other countries in this 

 respect. 



The same can be said of a great of part the Netherland East 

 Indies. Nor can it be denied that countries lying in like 

 longitudes and latitudes, and with like soils and climates, must 

 yield like productions, whence Java and many other islands of 

 the Indian Archipelago must be very fit for the culture of 

 the cacao. 



The soil of Surinam is all that is required for the cacao- 

 culture, more especially the lands lying higher up the rivers, 

 as these enjoy the double advantage of being protected from 

 high winds by dense forests, and of being constantly supplied 

 with fresh water by the abundant streams and rivulets. The lower 

 parts being more exposed to the influences of bleak sea-winds and 

 the intrusion of salt water, offer more difficulties, which, 

 however, with proper care on the planter's side, are by no 

 means insurmountable. 



