Rise country men, rise
The soil of Suriname is calling you
Where ever our ancestors came from
We should take care of our country
We are not afraid to fight
God is our leader
Our whole life until our death
We will fight for Suriname
Flag History | The golden star is a symbol of the golden future that can be achieved through unity. The green stands for the fertile land, the white for justice and freedom, and dthe red for progress in the struggle for a better life. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 25 November 1975 |
Flag Symbolism | five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width); there is a large, yellow, five-pointed star centered in the red band |