Flag of Suriname
South America · SR · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth America
- ISO codeSR
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Suriname |
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| Country | Suriname |
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| Official Name | Republic of Suriname |
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| Capital | Paramaribo |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | South America |
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| ISO Code | SR / SUR |
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| Internet Domain | .sr |
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| Calling Code | +597 |
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| Currency | Surinamese dollar (SRD) |
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| Official Language(s) | Dutch |
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| Demonym | Surinamer |
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| Area | 163,820 km² |
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| Population | 575,991 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Suriname |
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| Current Version Adopted | 25 November 1975 |
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| Design First Used | 1975 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 4 |
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| Main Colours | Green, White, Red, Gold |
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| Designer | Jacques Pinas |
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| Design Type | Five horizontal bands with a central gold star |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Suriname |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Green | | #377E3F | 55, 126, 63 | 56, 0, 50, 51 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #B40A2D | 180, 10, 45 | 0, 94, 75, 29 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #ECC81D | 236, 200, 29 | 0, 15, 88, 7 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Five-pointed gold star | The unity of Suriname’s five main ethnic groups and the sacrifices made for the nation |
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| Green | Stands for the fertility of the land and hope. |
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| White | Stands for peace, justice and freedom. |
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| Red | Stands for progress and love. |
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| Gold | Stands for the star of unity and a golden future. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 25 November 1975 | Raised at independence from the Netherlands |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Five horizontal bands with a central gold star |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The red band is twice the height of each green band; the white bands are half that again |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Suriname Flag Act (1975) |
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How the Flag of Suriname Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Suriname
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 51 years |
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| Adoption Date | 25 November 1975 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1975 |
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| Designer | Jacques Pinas |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Green |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
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| Notable Feature | Five horizontal bands with a central gold star |
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