Flag of Guyana

Co-operative Republic of Guyana

File:Flag of Guyana.svg
The Golden Arrowhead
Use	National flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion	3:5
Adopted	26 May 1966 (1966-05-26)
Design	A green field with the black-edged red isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side superimposed on the larger white-edged golden triangle, also based on the hoist-side, pointed toward the fly-side.
Designed by	Whitney Smith
File:Naval ensign of Guyana.svg
Use	National ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion	1:2
Design	An elongated version of the above.
File:Civil Air Ensign of Guyana.svg
Use	Civil air ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion	7:11
Design	British Civil Air Ensign combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft.

File:Flag of Guyana (construction sheet).svg

Construction sheet

The flag of Guyana, known as the Golden Arrowhead, has been the national flag of Guyana since May 1966, when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist (though originally without the black and white fimbriations, which were later additions suggested by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5. The colours are symbolic:

• red for zeal and dynamism,
• gold for mineral wealth,
• green for agriculture and forests,
• black for endurance,
• white for rivers and water.

Other flags

The civil air ensign is a copy of the British Civil Air Ensign, with the Guyanese flag in the canton. The naval ensign of Guyana is a version of the national flag, with proportions of 1:2. As part of the British Empire, Guyana's flag was a Blue Ensign with the colonial badge in the fly. An unofficial red version was used at sea. The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955. Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.

• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1875–1906
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1875–1906
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1875–1906
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1875–1906
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1906–1919
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1906–1919
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1919–1955
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1919–1955
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1906–1955
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1906–1955
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1955–1966
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1955–1966
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1955–1966
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1955–1966
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor-General's flag, 1966–1970
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor-General's flag, 1966–1970
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Smith's proposed flag, 1962
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Smith's proposed flag, 1962

Presidential Standards

The Presidential Standard of Guyana came into effect by Proclamation issued on 23 February 1970. Subsequent Presidents have amended this Proclamation to replace the description of the flag contained, to reflect the Presidential Standard they wish to introduce for the duration of their presidency.

• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President Arthur Chung.
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President Arthur Chung.
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President Forbes Burnham
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President Forbes Burnham
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President Hugh Desmond Hoyte
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President Hugh Desmond Hoyte
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President Janet Jagan
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President Janet Jagan
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under President Bharrat Jagdeo.
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under President Bharrat Jagdeo.
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under President Donald Ramotar.
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under President Donald Ramotar.
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under President David A. Granger
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under President David A. Granger
• Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
  Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Joint Services

• Guyana Defence Force
  Guyana Defence Force
• Guyana Police Force
  Guyana Police Force
• Guyana Prison Service
  Guyana Prison Service
• Guyana Fire Service Flag
  Guyana Fire Service Flag

External links

• Guyana at Flags of the World