Suriname Flag Meaning & Details
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- five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width)
- a large, yellow, five-pointed star is centered in the red band
- red stands for progress and love, green symbolizes hope and fertility, white signifies peace, justice, and freedom
- the star represents the unity of all ethnic groups
- from its yellow light the nation draws strength to bear sacrifices patiently while working toward a golden future
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Source: CIA - The World Factbook