.Surinam flag - green, white, red and yellow

.Green - symbolizes the fertility of the earth and the treasures of nature

.White - symbolizes freedom and justice

.Red - symbolizes the effort for progress and a better future

Yellow - A yellow star symbolizes a bright future for Suriname, which will be achieved by unity and hard work. The star has five corners

Symbolizing the five ethnic groups that make up Suriname: Creoles (a mixture of Africans and natives

.Americans, Chinese, Asian Indians, American Indians, and Europeans