Flag of Guyana

The flag of Guyana was officially launched on 26 May 1966.

Appearance and meaning

The distinctive design is by Whitney Smith, director of the Flag Research Center in the United States.

• The in Guyana " golden arrowhead " called yellow form represents the expected golden future and the mineral resources of Guyana.
• Green represents the lush forests and agriculture, the main industry in Guyana.
• Black represents the persistence and perseverance of the people on the way forward.
• Red symbolizes the zeal, the energy and the willingness to make sacrifices in building the nation
• The white border represents the rivers and lakes in the country

Historical flags

Until 1966, the British colony of British Guiana had a typical British possessions Blue Ensign. In the course of history, various flags of this basic pattern in use.

Flag of British Guiana (1919-1954)

Flag of British Guiana (1954-1966)