The climate is tropical as it is near the equator and part of the Amazon rainforest. The fact that Suriname is located in the Amazon rainforest offers advantages for solving global climate problems; hence, it can benefit financially and economically from its position. The total area is 163,820 square kilometers. This is four times the size of The Netherlands. Suriname’s coastline (north) covers 386 kilometers. Suriname was a former Dutch colony and was independized since November 25, 1975.  

The population of Suriname is estimated at 0.6 million in 2019 according to the census figures. Primarily the northern part of the country is populated. The inhabitants are diverse having roots in West-Africa, India, Indonesia, China, Europe, and Native America. The official language is Dutch. The local currency is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD). The majority of the Surinamese population lives in the coastal area in Paramaribo. Compared to the interior which is very sparsely populated (about 15%) the percentage in coastal area is almost 5 times bigger. The population density in Paramaribo is 1331/km2, meanwhile the number for Sipaliwini is 0.3/ km2.

The Republic of Suriname consist of 10 districts: Nickerie, Coronie, Saramacca, Paramaribo (Capital), Commewijne, Para, Wanica, Marowijne, Brokopondo and Sipaliwini.

Klaaskreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Brokopondo District, situated in the proximity of the Van Blommestein Lake Reservoir. Its population at the 2012 census was 2,124. Located northeast of Brokopondo, the main town is Reinsdorp.

In 1958 Klaaskreek was designated as one of the transmigration towns for the inhabitants of the area that was flooded after the construction of the Avobaka Dam, and the main settlement for people from Ganzee. Klaaskreek is a tribal area mainly inhabited by Maroons.

Klaaskreek has a school, police station, river resort, and a beach called Benastrand. Medische Zending operates a clinic in the town.

One of the focal points of the Land Agricultural Development Foundation for Klaaskreek and its Surroundings, LOKEO, for the coming years is the realization of area development in West Klaaskreek.

The envisioned development of West Klaaskreek has two main pillars. Firstly, non-mineral development, with a primary focus on agricultural development in the forms of agribusiness, agroforestry, and agro-industry. Additionally, the second pillar is the establishment of a new village, a residential center for both the village's residents and those from beyond.

To facilitate this development process, LOKEO has engaged the expertise of Srenniw Architects, Fidusie, Entrin, and Humain BV, who will design an area development plan for this planning area.

West Klaaskreek is part of the transmigration village, Klaaskreek district. The planning area is bordered by the Avobakaweg to the east, the Kwakoegron district to the west, the Marechalkreek in the north, and the Bewojoweg in the south

Currently, various activities are taking place in the planning area. Roads are being constructed, small crops are being cultivated by farmers, and the area is being connected to the electricity grid. Additionally, there are experimental fields for citrus fruits and cocoa. A cocoa trial plot has already been initiated to practice the environmentally friendly concept of cocoa cultivation in agroforestry. Boundary markers are also visible in the planning area.

The area is characterized by a hilly landscape with various types of vegetation and noticeable differences in elevation. There is no existing construction, and the area is primarily covered by forests. Within the planning area, there are several creeks and small watercourses.