Suriname
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- ISO
- SR
What the flag means
Green is said to stand for fertile land and hope, white for justice and freedom, and red for progress and love. The design is based on one chosen in a public contest at independence in 1975.
Fun facts
- FlagThe yellow star in the center of Suriname’s flag represents national unity and a bright future.
- GeographySuriname is the smallest independent country in South America by area.
- CultureSuriname is the only country in South America with Dutch as its official language.
- CultureSuriname’s capital, Paramaribo, has a World Heritage townscape lined with wooden buildings from the Dutch era.
