The blue patch refers to the advent of new technologies in French Guiana; green represents the lush greenery and forests of the region; yellow stands for the abundance of gold reserves and other minerals found in French Guiana. The waves below symbolize rivers and communication.
On 29 January 2010, the departmental council of the region unilaterally adopted a flag of French Guiana that features two fields in green and yellow divided diagonally. In the middle of the flag is a red star that stands for socialism.
Official Name: French Guiana
Flag Proportion: 2:3
Prefecture: Cayenne
Major Places: Saint-Georges, Cayenne, Maripasoula, Apatou
Area: 32,253 square miles
Population: 217,000
Currency:Euro (EUR)
Official Language: French
Fact about French Guiana flag |
Country | French Guiana |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | February 15, 1794 |
Revision | 29. January 2010 |
Design and Colors | The blue band is on the hoist side of the flag. The white band of color is in the middle and the red is on the fly side. |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |