Flag of Suriname
Flag NameFlag of Suriname
Country NameSuriname
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SR
Date Adopted1975-11-25
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, White, Red, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripes symbolize the fertile land and the hope for a new Suriname. The white stripes represent justice, freedom, and peace. The broad red stripe signifies the struggle and sacrifices made for independence, as well as the love and progress of the nation. The large yellow five-pointed star symbolizes the unity of all ethnic groups, a golden future, and the sacrifices made for the nation. Its five points also represent the five main ethnic groups that constitute the population of Suriname.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerNoni Lichtveld
Description
The national flag of Suriname consists of five horizontal stripes. From top to bottom, the stripes are green, white, red, white, and green. The green stripes are of equal width, and the white stripes are thinner than the green ones. The central red stripe is the broadest, being twice the width of the green stripes. A large, yellow, five-pointed star is centered on the red stripe.
