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Flag of Guyana

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Co-operative Republic of Guyana
The Golden Arrowhead
UseNational 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
Proportion3:5
Adopted26 May 1966; 58 years ago (1966-05-26)[1]
DesignA 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 byWhitney Smith
UseNational 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
Proportion1:2
DesignAn elongated version of the above.
UseCivil 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
Proportion7:11
DesignBritish Civil Air Ensign combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft.
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:

Other flags

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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.[2] The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955.[3] Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.

  • 1875–1906
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1875–1906
  • 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
  • 1906–1919
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1906–1919
  • Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
  • 1919–1955
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1919–1955
  • Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
  • 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
  • 1955–1966
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1955–1966
  • Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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

References

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  1. ^ "Flag Dates: by month". fotw.info.
  2. ^ "Guyana - Historical Flags - Part 2". fotw.info.
  3. ^ "Guyana - Historical Flags - Part 1". fotw.info.
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