Flag of Guyana

🎨 What the flag means

Guyana's flag is called the Golden Arrowhead. Green stands for farming and forests, the white border for rivers and water, and the gold arrowhead for mineral wealth. The black border stands for endurance, and the red triangle for zeal and energy. It was designed by the American flag expert Whitney Smith.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

878.7 thousand (2022)

🏙️ Capital

Georgetown235 thousand people (2024)

🗣️ Main language

English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The name Guyana comes from a local Amerindian word meaning 'land of many waters'.
2. Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
3. Guyana's national bird is the hoatzin, which looks like a pheasant but is the last species in its family.