Flag of Suriname
The flag of Suriname has five horizontal stripes: green at the top and bottom, thin white stripes next to them, and a broad red stripe in the middle that is twice as tall as each green stripe. A large yellow five-pointed star sits in the center of the red band.
Colors
- Green #387838 · 40%
- Red #B80828 · 37%
- White #F8F8F8 · 20%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Suriname
Green stands for the fertile land and hope, white for justice and freedom, and red for progress and love. The yellow star represents the unity of all the country's ethnic groups and a golden future. The flag was adopted on November 25, 1975, the day Suriname became independent from the Netherlands.
Map of Suriname
Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It borders Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south and French Guiana, an overseas region of France, to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Suriname?
The flag of Suriname is green, red, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Suriname?
The flag of Suriname has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Suriname mean?
Green stands for the fertile land and hope, white for justice and freedom, and red for progress and love. The yellow star represents the unity of all the country's ethnic groups and a golden future. The flag was adopted on November 25, 1975, the day Suriname became independent from the Netherlands.
Can I download the flag of Suriname?
Yes: this page has the flag of Suriname as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
