Zanderij
Zanderij is a town in the Para District of Suriname, located just southeast of Paramaribo, the capital. It sits in the coastal plain near the Suriname River and forms part of the greater Paramaribo metropolitan area. The area is best known for the international airport located nearby, historically called Zanderij International Airport. In the late 20th century the airfield was renamed Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in honor of a former prime minister; it remains Suriname's principal international gateway.
The airport's presence has significantly influenced Zanderij's economy, supporting aviation, logistics, and service industries that connect
The name Zanderij reflects Dutch colonial influence in Suriname, and the town forms part of the broader