Flag of Guyana

The "The Golden Arrowhead"

GY · 3:5

Symbolism

Green represents agriculture and forests. White represents the rivers and water. Gold represents the mineral wealth. Black represents endurance. Red represents zeal and dynamic progress. The flag is known as 'The Golden Arrowhead'.

History

Adopted on May 26, 1966. Designed by American vexillologist Whitney Smith.

Construction

A 3:5 ratio. A green field with a white-bordered yellow triangle and a black-bordered red triangle at the hoist.

Country Specifications

Capital: Georgetown
Population: 773.0K

0.2% of South America
Languages: English
Continent: South America
Subregion: Amazon
Landlocked: No
Borders: Brazil Suriname Venezuela
ISO 3166-1: GY

Flag Identification

Adopted: May 26, 1966
Designer: Whitney Smith
Proportions: 3:5 (≈0.60)
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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