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Suriname

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Quick Facts

Capital

Paramaribo

Population

600K

Area

163,820 km²

Density

4 /km²

Median age

30.1 yrs

Description

Adoption

25 November 1975 (independence, 51 years).

Designed byJacques Pinas; selected by national contest (1975).

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Green#377E3F · Pantone 356 C

Green depicts fertility and hope.

White#FFFFFF

White depicts peace and justice.

Red#B40A2D · Pantone 186 C

The broad red band depicts progress and love.

Yellow#ECC81D · Pantone 116 C

The golden star depicts the unity of all ethnic groups and a bright future.

Symbols & elements

Yellow star

The five-pointed star stands for the unity of the country's ethnic groups and for a golden future.

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Five horizontal bands, green, white, red (double width), white, green, with a golden five-pointed star at the centre of the red band.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Suriname

The flag is honoured on 25 November, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its golden star depicts the unity of all the country's ethnic groups, one of the most diverse in the region.

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