The flag of Suriname (Dutch: Vlag van Suriname) consists of five horizontal bands of different heights: green, white, red, white, and green, respectively, from top to bottom. There's a big, yellow, five-pointed star centered on the red band. The star represents the unity of all ethnic groups. The color red means progress and love. The color green expresses hope and fertility. And the white color symbolizes peace and justice. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on November 25, 1975.
The ship on the shield in its coat of arms symbolizes the history of slavery in Suriname, the people shipped from Africa, and the country's participation in international trade. The royal palm represents the country's rainforest and agribusiness, while the diamond represents the mining industry. Its shield is represented by two Arawak Indians, representing the unity of the indigenous people.
| Capital and largest city: | Paramaribo |
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| Other major cities: | Lelydorp, Nieuw Nickerie |
| Official language: | Dutch |
| Region: | South America |
| Ethnic groups: | 27.4% Indian, 21.7% Maroon, 15.7% Creole, 13.7% Javanese, 13.4% Mixed, 3.8% Indigenous Amerindian, 1.5% Chinese, 1% European, 1.8% Others |
| Religions: | 48.4% Christian, 22.3% Hindu, 13.9% Muslim, 4.7% Other, 7.5% None, 3.2% Not stated |
| Nationality name: | Surinamese |
| Area: | 163,821 km² (63,252 sq mi) |
| Population: | 591,798 (2021) |
| Currency: | Surinamese dollar |
| Country codes: | SR, SUR (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .sr |
| Calling code: | +597 |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇸🇷 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Suriname (Dutch: Vlag en wapen van Suriname), GIF
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