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The yellow color depicts the extraordinary mineral resource of the state and the bright future which it aspires while red symbolizes the zest and vitality of the people of Guyana. The white color on the flag of Guyana depicts the rivers and black signifies endurance.
Official name: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Proportion: 3:5
Adopted on: May 26, 1966
Designed by: Whitney Smith
Location of the country: Northern Coast of South America
Capital City: Georgetown
Major Cities: Corriverton, New Amsterdam, Anna Regina, Linden
Area: 83,000 square miles
Population: 752,940
Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Official Language: English
National Anthem: Dear Land of Guyana of Rivers and Plains
National symbol(s):Canje pheasant (hoatzin), jaguar, Victoria Regia water lily
National colors: red, yellow, green, black, white
National anthem:
name: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains"
lyrics/music: Archibald Leonard LUKERL/Robert Cyril Gladstone POTTER
Fact about Guyana flag |
Country | Guyana |
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Designed by | Whitney Smith |
Adopted | 26. May 1966 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A black-edged red triangle over a larger white-edged gold triangle, both based on the hoist and pointing toward the fly, on a green field. |
Size Ratio | 3:5 |