Flag of Suriname (GIF)

The waving flag of Suriname (Animated GIF)

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
Adopted:	November 25, 1975
Designed by:	Jack Pinas
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇸🇷

The coat of arms of Suriname on a waving white flag

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.

The Suriname flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

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.

The waving flag of Suriname with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The waving vertical flag of Suriname (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Paramaribo
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