Country Information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
| Country Codes | SR, SUR, 740 |
| Official Name | Republic of Suriname |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Paramaribo |
| Government Type | Parliamentary Republic |
| Currency | Surinamese Dollar (SRD) |
| Calling Code | +597 |
| Member Of | United Nations, CARICOM, UNASUR, OAS |
| Population | Approximately 586,000 |
| Total Area | 163,820 km² |
| Highest Point | Juliana Top (1,230 meters, 4,035 feet) |
| Lowest Point | North Atlantic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | USD 5,900 |
| Life Expectancy | 72 years |
| Internet TLD | .sr |
Suriname National Anthem
God zij met ons Suriname (God Be With Our Suriname)
God be with our Suriname
May He elevate our lovely country
How we came here together
We are dedicated to its soil
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Suriname Flag
The national flag of Suriname was officially adopted on November 25, 1975, upon the country’s independence from the Netherlands. The flag was chosen as the result of a national competition to design a new flag.
The flag consists of five horizontal bands of green, white, red, white, and green. The red band is edged in white and is broader than the other bands. Centered on the red band is a large, yellow, five-pointed star. The green represents the country’s agricultural and natural richness, the white symbolizes peace and justice, and the red stands for the struggle for independence and the blood shed in the process. The yellow star represents a golden future and unity among the ethnically diverse population of Suriname.
The design of the flag reflects both the country’s past and its aspirations for the future. Unlike many countries, Suriname opted for a flag without any colonial symbolism, emphasizing a new era in its history.
Since its adoption, the flag of Suriname has become a symbol of national unity, pride, and independence. It is flown across the country and represents Suriname in international events. The flag is a reminder of the country’s journey to independence, its cultural diversity, and its hopes for a harmonious and prosperous future.