Flag of Guyana

Flag of Guyana
Vexillological symbol :	?
Aspect ratio:	3: 5
Officially accepted:	May 26, 1966

1: 2 ^? National flag of the sea

Civil Air Ensign

The flag of Guyana was officially introduced on May 26, 1966.

Appearance and meaning

The distinctive design comes from Whitney Smith , head of the Flag Research Center in the USA .

• The yellow shape, known as the “golden arrowhead” in Guyana, represents the hoped-for golden future and Guyana's natural resources.
• Green represents the lush forests and agriculture, Guyana's most important industry.
• Black represents the perseverance and perseverance of the population on the way forward.
• Red symbolizes the zeal, the drive and the willingness to make sacrifices in building the nation.
• The white border represents the country's rivers and lakes.

Historical flags

Until 1966 the British colony of British Guiana had a Blue Ensign typical of British possessions . Various flags of this basic design have been in use throughout history.

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  ^? Flag of British Guiana (1875-1906)

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  ^? Flag of British Guiana (1919-1954)

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  ^? Flag of British Guiana (1954–1966)

Web links

Commons : Flags of Guyana  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• FOTW : Guyana