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Flag of Guyana

The "The Golden Arrowhead"

South America
773.0K
1966
Flag of Guyana
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, the eve of Guyana's independence from Britain. American vexillologist Whitney Smith designed the Golden Arrowhead, which was chosen to give the new Co-operative Republic a bold, non-colonial symbol distinct from other Caribbean flags.

Construction

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

Color Meanings

green: Agriculture and the lush forests of Guyana
white: The many rivers and water resources of the nation
gold: The vast mineral wealth of the country
black: Endurance and the strength of the people
red: Zeal, dynamism, and progress

Country Facts

Population
773.0K

0.2% of South America

Capital
Georgetown
Languages
English
Continent
South America
Subregion
Amazon
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
GY

Flag Identification

Adopted
May 26, 1966
Designer
Whitney Smith
Proportions

3:5 (≈1.667)

35
Key Symbols
Emblem

Influences

Golden Arrowhead concept

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Flag Protocol

  • Must be treated with reverence as a symbol of national unity
  • No other flag should be flown above the national flag

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