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Flag of Suriname
flæg əv ˌsʊrɪˈnæm
Definitions
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Geographic · National Symbol
uncommon
The national flag of Suriname, representing the South American country located north of Brazil. Features green and red horizontal bands with a central yellow star on a white stripe.
Used in contexts related to Suriname's culture, sports, politics, or when discussing South American countries.
Congratulations to Suriname 🇸🇷 on their Independence Day!
Social media post on national holiday
Just booked my trip to Paramaribo 🇸🇷 Can't wait to explore!
Travel announcement on Instagram
Represents Suriname's independence from the Netherlands (1975). The green symbolizes fertility, red represents progress, white stands for justice, and the star signifies unity among ethnic groups.
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Communication · Heritage
rare
Used to represent Surinamese heritage, culture, or diaspora communities, particularly in multicultural contexts or discussions about ethnic identity.
Often used by people of Surinamese descent to express cultural pride or connection to their heritage.
Proud of my Surinamese roots 🇸🇷 Making grandma's pom today!
Social media post about cultural heritage
Suriname has a uniquely diverse population with influences from Indigenous peoples, Dutch colonizers, African, Indian, Indonesian, Chinese and other cultures.
Evolution Timeline
1975
Flag adopted upon Suriname's independence from the Netherlands, giving contextual meaning to the emoji.
Independence and new national identity
2015
Emoji standardized as part of Unicode 8.0's expansion of country flag emojis.
Digital representation of national identities
Cultural Context
Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975, making it one of the youngest independent nations in South America.
Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America, though many citizens also speak Sranan Tongo (creole language) and other languages reflecting its diverse population.
The flag emoji often represents Suriname's unique cultural diversity, with populations of African, Indian, Indonesian, Chinese, European, and indigenous descent coexisting.
Regional Variations
Netherlands
More frequently used in the Netherlands due to historical colonial ties and large Surinamese diaspora community.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in formal contexts like international relations or educational content about South America.
Gen_Z: Occasionally used to represent heritage or in educational contexts about geography and world flags.
Older: Limited usage, mainly in formal communications about international affairs or diaspora connections.
Millennials: Used when discussing travel to Suriname, cultural heritage, or in conversations about South American politics.
Common Combinations
🇸🇷🎉
Celebrating Surinamese national holidays or achievements
Used for Independence Day (November 25) or other national celebrations
🇸🇷❤️
Love for Suriname or Surinamese heritage
Expression of patriotism or cultural pride
🇸🇷🏆
Surinamese sports achievements or support for national teams
Used during international competitions when Suriname participates