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Flag of Suriname

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Quick Facts

Capital
Paramaribo
Flag adopted
1975
Population
616,500
Area
163,820 km²
Languages
Dutch
Currency
Surinamese dollar ($) — SRD
Demonym
Surinamer
Government
presidential republic
Subregion
South America
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC-03:00
Independence
1975

Religions

  • Protestant 26.8%
  • Hindu 22.3%
  • Roman Catholic 21.6%
  • Muslim 13.8%
  • None 7.5%
  • Unspecified 3.2%
  • Winti 1.8%
  • Other 1.7%
  • Jehovah's Witness 1.2%

About This Flag

The flag of Suriname consists of five horizontal bands — green, white, red (double width), white, and green — with a large yellow five-pointed star centered on the red stripe. The green represents the fertile land and hope for progress.

White stands for justice and freedom. The red symbolizes the progressive spirit and the blood of the struggle for a better life.

The yellow star represents the golden future, unity, and the sacrifice of the people; it also symbolizes the nation's diverse ethnic groups (Indigenous, African, Indian, Javanese, Chinese, and European) coming together as one. The flag was adopted on November 25, 1975, when Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands.

What the colors & design mean

Green represents fertility, agriculture, and hope. White symbolizes justice, freedom, and peace. Red stands for the progressive spirit and the struggle for a better society. The golden star represents national unity among Suriname's diverse ethnic communities and hope for a golden future.

green white red yellow

Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Bordering countries (2)

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇾 Guyana

Fun Facts

  • Suriname is the smallest country in South America by area and is one of the most ethnically diverse, with significant populations of Indian (Hindustani), Javanese, Creole, Maroon, Chinese, and indigenous descent.
  • Dutch is the official language of Suriname, making it the only Dutch-speaking country in South America.
  • Suriname's interior is almost entirely covered by virgin tropical rainforest, with over 90% of the country forested — one of the highest percentages in the world.
  • The country's capital, Paramaribo, has a UNESCO-listed historic inner city featuring Dutch colonial architecture blended with Caribbean influences.

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