The meaning behind the flag
Explanation:
The words justitia, pietas and fides ar latin for the word justice, peace, and loyalty. The ship on the left side of the shield reminds us about the slaves brought from Africa to Suriname. The palm tree on the right is to show what life today is like, and also carries the theme of justice. The diamond in the middle of the shield is supposed to represent a heart. The star in the middle of the diamond stands for the 5 continents where the Suriname ancestors came from because it has 5 corners.