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Flag of Guyana
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Definitions
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Flags Β· National
Uncommon
The national flag of Guyana, featuring a green field with a red triangle containing a black-bordered white triangle and a golden arrowhead. Represents the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in South America.
Used to represent Guyanese nationality, heritage, or references to the country in conversations about travel, sports, or cultural events.
My family is originally from π¬πΎ but I've never had the chance to visit.
Social media post
Congrats to the π¬πΎ cricket team on their victory today!
Sports discussion
Known as 'The Golden Arrowhead,' this flag symbolizes Guyana's natural resources, agricultural wealth, and diverse heritage with its distinctive design.
Evolution Timeline
1966
Flag adopted upon Guyana's independence from British rule, designed by Whitney Smith.
National independence and identity formation
2015
Emoji flag implementation as part of Unicode 8.0, enabling digital representation of Guyanese identity.
Digital representation of national identities in global communication
Cultural Context
The flag's design represents Guyana's geography and heritage: green for agriculture and forests, white for rivers and water, gold for mineral wealth, black for endurance, and red for zeal and dynamism.
For the Guyanese diaspora, the flag emoji serves as a digital marker of identity and connection to homeland, especially important in multicultural online spaces.
Despite being geographically in South America, Guyana is culturally associated with the Caribbean, creating a unique dual identity reflected in how the flag is used online.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
More recognized in the UK due to Commonwealth connections and significant Guyanese diaspora communities in London and other cities.
United States
Less frequently used in the US except in Guyanese diaspora communities, particularly in New York City where there's a significant population.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Employed in formal contexts like business connections, cultural events, and diaspora community organizing.
Gen_Z: Primarily used in social media bios and heritage discussions. Often paired with Caribbean emojis to represent cultural identity.
Older: Limited usage, mainly for explicit national identity markers in profile information or formal communications.
Millennials: Used in discussions about travel, diaspora experiences, and cultural heritage. Common in WhatsApp family groups.
Common Combinations
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Love for Guyana or Guyanese pride
Used by Guyanese nationals and diaspora to express patriotism and national pride.
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Celebrating Guyanese independence or national achievements
Often used on May 26 (Independence Day) or during national celebrations.
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Guyanese cricket or support for the national cricket team
Cricket is hugely popular in Guyana, with the country contributing players to the West Indies team.