Flag of Suriname
The flag of Suriname (Dutch: Vlag van Suriname) was legally adopted on 25 November 1975, upon the independence of Suriname from the Netherlands.
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 25 November 1975 |
| Design | A horizontal triband of green (top and bottom) and red (double width) with large white border with the large yellow five-pointed star centered on the red band. |
| Designed by | Jack Pinas |
The flag was designed as a result of a national competition. It was raised for the first time on the Independence Day of the Republic of Suriname. There is a legal requirement for vessels to raise the flag of Suriname when visiting another country to reduce miscommunication between other countries.
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