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French Guiana flag

French Guiana Flag

Continent: South America

Flag

French Guiana flag

Key Facts

Aspect ratio
2:3
Adopted
January 29, 2010
Colors
#0072bb#ffffff#ff0000#00ff00#ffff00

Story

Once upon a time in the lush lands of French Guiana, the vibrant colors of the flag told a story of nature and treasure. The green symbolizes the vast Amazon rainforest, home to countless creatures and plants. Yellow shines like the gold found in the earth, a reminder of the region's rich resources. The blue, white, and red represent France, connecting the people of French Guiana to their heritage. This flag waves proudly, celebrating both the beauty of the land and the spirit of its people.

Symbolism

  • Green represents the vast Amazon rainforest
  • Yellow stands for mineral wealth, notably gold
  • Blue, white, and red are the colors of the French national flag

History

  1. The flag was officially adopted on January 29, 2010.
  2. The unofficial flag featuring green and yellow was used from 2015 to 2021.
  3. French Guiana is an overseas department of France.