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The Presidential Standard of Guyana came into effect by Proclamation issued on 23 February 1970. Subsequent Presidents have amended this Proclamation to replace the description of the flag contained, to reflect the Presidential Standard they wish to introduce for the duration of their presidency.
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A green field with the black-edged red isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side superimposed on the larger white-edged golden triangle, also based on the hoist-side, pointed toward the fly-side.
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version was used at sea. The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955. Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.
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combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft.
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in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5.
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Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President
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since May 1966, when the country became independent from the
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Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President
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Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President
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Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President
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Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President
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