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South America

Suriname

Ratio: 2:3 Adopted: November 25, 1975 Usage: National and Civil

Green and red were
the colors of the
political parties The white
at the time of fimbriations represent
independence justice and freedom

The star is an emblem
of unity and hope

South America
Suriname was part of the Dutch kingdom until
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of coups and changes of constitution.
The flag was chosen in 1975 by a separating the red and green, stand
parliamentary commission, on the for justice and freedom.
basis of designs sent in by the
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public. The object was to choose a THE PRESIDENT’S STANDARD
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flag which harmonized the colors of This has a white panel in place of
the main political groups (green and the star and contains the state arms.
red) into a design suggestive of unity The coat of arms dates back to the
and progress. The star is thus the 17th century and the time of Dutch
emblem of unity and hope for the rule, but was revised in 1959 and
future, and the white fimbriations, again in 1975.

THE PRESIDENT’S
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STANDARD
On the shield, a ship The supporters
reflects commerce, a are Native Americans
diamond, mining, and a
tree, agriculture The national motto—
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“Justitia, Pietas, Fides”
meaning “Justice, Peace,
Faith”

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