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  Suriname   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In 1795 the 'Society of Suriname' is liquidated, and the colony is governed by the 'Raad der Colonien' ('Council of Colonies').
New arms are adopted, consisting of the three-master, flying a (Dutch) flag with 'R.v.S.' for 'Raad van Suriname' ('Council of Suriname').
The present flag of Surinam was established by a Decree of the Governor (Johan H. Ferrier) dated 25 November 1975 (abrogating Decree G.B. 1929 No.105 of 8 December 1959) and the appendix gave construction details, official colour specifications and the original symbolism of the flag.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/sr.html   (1564 words)

  
 CaribNation Television: Links - Suriname
Suriname, republic of northeastern South America, bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by French Guiana, on the south by Brazil, and on the west by Guyana.
Suriname's food is an exotic mix of East Indian, Indian, Creole and Chinese cuisines; the cheapest eateries are warungs, Javanese food stalls serving fried noodle and rice dishes.
Suriname's capital Paramaribo (often abbreviated to 'Parbo') is a curious hybrid of northern Europe and tropical America.
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 Suriname - Colonial Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
At Sesam Encyclopedie (1977) - Suriname: Indeed an elips.
Article One - The flag of Surinam shall consist of a rectangular white field, charged with five fl-bordered five-pointed stars of equal shape and size, respectively in the colours fl, brown, yellow, red and white, interlinked by an elliptical fl band, both to conform with the description contained in the appendix to this Decree.
On the CD-ROM version of "Keesinghs Historisch Archief" I found a proposal for a flag of Suriname in 1954: the red-white-blue of the Netherlands, with on the red and white at the hoist a green rectangle with in yellow a wheel with seven spooks.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/sr-nl.html   (1014 words)

  
 Suriname Flag - World Flags 101 - Surinamian Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The flag of Suriname consists of five horizontal stripes.
The Suriname flag was adopted on November 25, 1975, when Suriname gained its independence from the Netherlands.
The purpose of the event was to create a flag which symbolized Suriname's unity and progress, as well as incorporated the colors of Suriname's main political parties.
www.worldflags101.com /s/suriname-flag.aspx   (322 words)

  
 The Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands
Flag adopted 19 February 1937, coat of arms adopted 10 July 1907.
The Dutch tricolour is the national flag, flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (which includes the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba and until its independence in 1975 Suriname), merchant flag, naval ensign and war flag.
The colours of the flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are red, white and blue.
flagspot.net /flags/nl.html   (654 words)

  
 Flags of the World
ach flag shown is the flag used by that
It is identical to the "government" flag except the seal is omitted.
Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
www.eagleflag.com /International/Suriname.htm   (93 words)

  
 The Flag of Suriname
The correct way to position the flag is putting the star with a single point up and two points down.
The green band symbolizes the fertility of the Surinamese soil and the yellow star the promising future of Suriname.
The sailing boat at the left part of the shield symbolizes the history of Suriname when slaves were taken to Suriname from Africa and Asia.
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 About Suriname - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
The Republic of Suriname, more commonly known as Suriname or Surinam, (formerly known as Netherlands Guiana and Dutch Guiana) is a country in northern South America, in between French Guiana to the east and Guyana to the west.
Suriname is a democracy based on the 1987 constitution.
Suriname is the smallest independent country in South America.
www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Suriname.html   (483 words)

  
 Peter A. J. Troon - Other information about Suriname
Suriname is in the Tropics and therefore people visiting Suriname should that into account and make sure that they get the right vaccinations.
The Suriname river is a very wide river and therefore a wide limitation for the development of Suriname.
In 2000 Suriname finally found a way to get rid of this limitation: A bridge across the Suriname river was opened by the President of that time, Mr.
www.troon.org /suriname/other.html   (509 words)

  
 Suriname - Country Profile - Destination Dutch Guiana, Netherlands Guiana, South America
Embassy of the Republic of Suriname in the U.S. Washington, DC.
The University of Suriname started in 1968 and it offers studies in the fields of social, technological and medical sciences.
WWF-Guianas, part of the global WWF family, is working to protect the forests, freshwaters and coasts of the Guianas (French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana).
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/suriname.htm   (561 words)

  
 Flag of Suriname - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Flag of Suriname is formed by five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width).
The flag was adopted on November 25, 1975, upon the independence of Suriname.
The colored stars represent the major ethnic groups that comprise the Surinamese population: the original Amerindians, the colonizing Europeans, the Africans brought in as slaves to work in plantations and the Hindus, Javanese and Chinese who came as indentured workers to replace the Africans who escaped slavery and settled in the hinterland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Suriname   (209 words)

  
 Suriname Summary
Suriname Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the north, French Guiana on the east, Guyana on the west, and Brazil on the south.
Republic of Suriname Republiek Suriname CAPITAL: Paramaribo FLAG: A yellow star is at the center of five stripes: a broad red band in the middle, two white bands, and a green stripe at the top and bottom.
Suriname POPULATION 436,494 HINDU 27.4 percent PROTESTANT 25.2 percent ROMAN CATHOLIC 22.8 percent MUSLIM 19.6 percent OTHER 5 percent Country Overview Introduction The Republic of Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America between Guyana...
www.bookrags.com /Suriname   (207 words)

  
 National Flag of Suriname
This illustration of the Suriname Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
Both the EPS and WMF versions are vector based graphics allowing you to print high resolution flags at any size from as small as a postage stamp to as large as a billboard.
www.flagart.com /flags/suriname.htm   (443 words)

  
 suriname flag and description
The current flag of Suriname was officially adopted on November 25, 1975.
The white represents freedom and justice and the red and green were the colors of the political parties during independence.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/samerica/suriname.htm   (175 words)

  
 Surinamese Flag - Flag Of Suriname   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
If you would like to use this flag of Suriname or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Suriname or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Suriname or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_suriname.shtml   (259 words)

  
 The Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
She abdicated in 1980 (on 30 April) and the new queen, Beatrix, decided to leave Queen's Day on this date (except the first year it was on 30 May 1980).
On 17 May 2002, it was the first time that the Dutch national flag was raised with orange pennant on main official buildings in honour of Princess Máxima's birthday.
The flag instruction was modified on 26 April 2002.
www.fotw.us /flags/nl.html   (860 words)

  
 Suriname — Infoplease.com
Suriname: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on Suriname — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
SURINAME: Joint venture letter of intent regarding proposed 250,000 ton per year alumina refinery expansion project, BHP BILLITON......
SURINAME: Final project feasibility study for proposed $CN80, 000,000 gold mine development project is tentatively scheduled for completion......
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0847296.html   (294 words)

  
 Express Flags | Suriname Country Flag
Authentic seals and designs are always correct in proportion to flag size.
Lightweight outdoor polyester is available in limited sizes as an economical alternative to nylon if extended outdoor use is not required.
We also can customize these flags with fringe and pole pockets for use indoors and in parades.
www.expressflags.com /suriname.htm   (104 words)

  
 International Flags of the World
Every flag is recreated in great detail according to official data and color specifications (where available).
The same attention to detail is given to each and every flag, regardless of size, population, or popularity of the country.
Accuracy both in the flag designs and their color specifications are trademarks of Cliptures World Flags.
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 Suriname flag sticker to buy, sticker.
Our Suriname flags stickers are 2.52x3.94 inches (6.4x10 cm), 100% italian stickers.
The Suriname flag sticker reproduces the original and official flag of Suriname.
The sticker is printed on vinyl over 200 grams adhesive pvc with a cover of glossy plastic, to provide maximum water and UV protection.
www.flagsonline.it /asp/flag-sticker.asp/flag_suriname/suriname.html   (70 words)

  
 South America Flags. Buy South American flags for sale price of $9.95. Other country flags availble.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
For sale is the country flag of Argentina, a polyester flag with grommets.
For sale is the country flag of Bolivia, a polyester flag with grommets.
For sale is the country flag of Suriname, a polyester flag with grommets.
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 The Flag of Suriname
The flag of Suriname consists of five colored bands with a five-point star in the middle band.
The correct way to position the flag is with a single point up and two points of the star down.
The red band symbolizes progress and the fight for a better life.
ilps.science.uva.nl /~erikt/suriname/flag.html   (112 words)

  
 The World Factbook -- Suriname   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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Suriname's economic prospects for the medium term will depend on continued commitment to responsible monetary and fiscal policies and to the introduction of structural reforms to liberalize markets and promote competition.
The short-term economic outlook depends on the government's ability to control inflation and on the development of projects in the bauxite and gold mining sectors.
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 Suriname Flag
For outdoor display, this flag is made from 100% heavyweight nylon fabric specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration.
This single reverse flag is dyed and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
This is the same flag used by this nation's government and displayed at U.N. Headquarters in New York.
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 Suriname Flag & Physical Map Mug from Zazzle.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This design displays the flag on one side and a map of physical features on the other.
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 Suriname flag to buy Surinamese flag.
If you want to use them please e-mail to: special@flagsonline.it we'll ask you only a link exchange.
Flagsonline.it logo will NOT be present on the real flag of Suriname.
The current flag of Suriname was adopted in the 1975.
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 Flags - purchase online - A1 Flags Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Parts of the above data have been copied from The World Factbook which is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency
These flags are lightweight flags and have a variety of uses: sporting team support; decorations; marches; occasional flying on a flagpole.
These flags are NOT designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles.
www.a1flags.com.au /flag.aspx?flagname=SWSURIN   (248 words)

  
 Map and References for Suriname
Suriname Ethnologue - Suriname Ethnologue - The languages in Suriname
The Suriname Flag - The Suriname Flag - five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width); there is a large, yellow, five-pointed star centered in the red band
History of Suriname - History of Suriname - (by Encyclopedia.com)
www.embassyworld.com /embassy/Suriname/suriname_map.htm   (198 words)

  
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