What is the nickname of Guyana's national flag?

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Guyana's national flag is nicknamed the Golden Arrowhead. The name comes from the flag's prominent golden triangle, which points toward the fly and resembles an arrowhead.

The flag was adopted on 26 May 1966, when Guyana became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist who studied and wrote extensively about flags. The College of Arms in the United Kingdom later suggested the black and white edges that were added to the original design.

Its colours carry national symbolism. Green represents agriculture and forests; gold reflects Guyana's mineral wealth; white represents rivers and water; black stands for endurance; and red signifies zeal and dynamism. The arrow-like composition therefore combines the country's natural resources with ideas of forward movement and national energy.

The other suggested names are not established nicknames for Guyana's national flag. “The Golden Arrowhead” is the standard name used in references to Guyana's flag.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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