🌿The green color on Guyana's flag represents agriculture and forests, highlighting the nation's natural resources.
🌊The white color symbolizes the rivers and water bodies that are abundant in Guyana.
💰The gold color represents the mineral wealth of Guyana, reflecting the nation's mining industry.
🏋️♂️The black color signifies endurance, symbolizing the resilience of the Guyanese people.
🐆The presence of Jaguars on Guyana's coat-of-arms showcases the country's rich wildlife and biodiversity.
What do the two triangles on Guyana's flag represent?
—The two triangles on Guyana's flag represent the longer gold triangle symbolizing the forests and the smaller black triangle representing mineral wealth.
What does the Amerindian headdress on the coat-of-arms symbolize?
—The Amerindian headdress, known as Cacique's crown, symbolizes the indigenous people of Guyana.
What do the diamonds on the coat-of-arms represent?
—The diamonds at the sides of the Amerindian headdress symbolize the mining industry in Guyana.
What do the pickaxe, sugarcane, and rice on the coat-of-arms symbolize?
—The pickaxe, sugarcane, and rice on the coat-of-arms symbolize Guyana's mining, sugar, and rice industries.
What does the Victoria Amazonica Lily represent on the coat-of-arms?
—The Victoria Amazonica Lily is Guyana's national flower and represents its rich flora and natural beauty.
00:00Guyana's flag, known as the 'Golden arrow,' is a green banner with two triangles protruding to the right. The longer gold triangle represents agriculture and forests, while the smaller black triangle symbolizes mineral wealth.
01:12The coat-of-arms includes a crest made of an Amerindian headdress known as Cacique's crown, representing the indigenous people of Guyana. It also features diamonds symbolizing the mining industry and Jaguars representing the country's wildlife.
01:33The shield on the coat-of-arms displays the Victoria Amazonica Lily, Guyana's national flower, and three blue wavy lines representing the main rivers of the country.
01:38The National Motto, 'One people, One nation, One Destiny,' is inscribed on a scroll at the bottom of the coat-of-arms.
04:30The video concludes with fan mail from various countries, including Germany, Indonesia, and Ireland, showcasing the global reach and impact of Geograpeep community.
