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characterized with maritime temperate and tropical influences of the Atlantic Ocean.
The year has generally two wet seasons, and most of the region is under the influence
and variations of the northeast trade winds associated with the seasonal migration of the
ITCZ during the year. According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, some
parts of Suriname also feature a tropical rainforest climate.
Figure 6.4. Precipitation in Asian Group Countries
Source: AQUASTAT, 2013