Suriname National Anthem

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Anthem Lyrics

Opo kondreman oen opo

Sranan gron e kari oen

Wans ope tata komopo

Wi moes seti kondre boen

Stre de f'stre wi no sa frede

Gado de wi fesi man

Heri libi te na dede

Wi sa feti gi Sranan

Anthem Lyrics English

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

Suriname Flag

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

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