The flag of Suriname (Dutch: Vlag van Suriname) consists of five horizontal bands of green, white, red, white, and green, with a gold five-pointed star in the middle. The green stripes represent the country's fertility and lush vegetation, while the white stripes symbolize freedom, justice, and peace. The red band signifies progress and the struggle for a better life, and the gold star embodies the hope for a "golden" future and the unity of the country. The colors and design of the flag encapsulate Suriname's commitment to peace, diversity, and progress as a vibrant nation in South America.
| Proportion: | 2:3 |
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| Adopted: | November 25, 1975 |
| Designed by: | Jack Pinas |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇸🇷 |
The coat of arms of Suriname depicts two indigenous men with arrows supporting an oval shield. The shield features a trade ship on the water, symbolizing Suriname's colonial past as a source of cash crops and its current engagement in international commerce. The royal palm on the right represents both the country's expansive rainforests and its involvement in agribusiness. A green diamond at the center signifies the mining industry, while the star on the diamond represents the five continents from which Suriname's inhabitants originated. The Latin motto on the red ribbon at the bottom reads "Justitia, Pietas, Fides" (Justice, Piety, Fidelity), reflecting the country's commitment to these values.
Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a sovereign state on the northeast Atlantic coast of South America. Its capital is Paramaribo, and its population is about 591,798 (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Brazil, France, and Guyana.
| 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) |
| Country codes: | SR, SUR (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .sr |
| Calling code: | +597 |
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