The Flag of French Guiana
The flag of French Guiana, officially a region of France, is primarily represented by the French national flag, the Tricolore, featuring three vertical bands of blue, white, and red. However, a local flag, often used to symbolize French Guiana's unique identity, consists of two vertical bands: green and yellow, with a red star in the upper hoist corner of the green band. The green represents the region's lush forests, the yellow symbolizes the region's gold and other mineral resources, and the red star signifies socialism and unity.
History
French Guiana, as a French overseas department, does not have its own official national flag and thus officially uses the flag of France, adopted on February 15, 1794. The local flag, which reflects the territory's distinct identity, was created and has been used unofficially since the 1970s. It was designed by the Union of Guianese Workers, a political group advocating for the region's autonomy and social progress. Despite not having official status, this local flag is widely recognized and used within French Guiana, especially during cultural and sporting events, representing the pride and unique heritage of the Guianese people.