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History
In 1593, explorers from this country arrived and gave Suriname its name
Spain
In 1651, after 50 years of failed attempts of annexing the area, this European country manages to seize the present-day capital of Suriname
United Kingdom
In 1667, that same country cedes Suriname to this country, in exchange for present-day New York City (between 1799-1816, rule was returned to the first colonial rulers during the Napoleon wars, and was ceded back once again the Napoleonic wars were over)