French Guiana: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — French Guiana

History of the flag

The flag of French Guiana is a civilian flag and was officially adopted in 2010 by the General Council of French Guiana.

It was created in Paris in the 1960s by Guyanese students.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red star embodies socialism and unity.

  • The green represents the Amazon rainforest and vegetation.

  • Yellow illustrates the ichness of the region.