Tuesday 6 June 2023

President Droupadi Murmu Honoured with Suriname’s highest civilian award

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About The Grand Order Of The Chain Of The Yellow Star 

The Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star (Dutch: Grootlint in de Orde van de Gele Ster) is the highest civilian award in Suriname. It was established on 25 November 1975, the day Suriname became independent from the Netherlands. The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Suriname, either in Suriname or abroad.

The award consists of a yellow star with a gold border, suspended from a yellow ribbon with green edges. The star is surrounded by a wreath of green leaves. The award is worn on the left chest.

The Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star has been awarded to a number of notable individuals, including:

  • Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
  • Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa
  • Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican bishop and theologian
  • Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States
  • Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations
  • Ban Ki-moon, Eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations

The award is a highly prestigious honor in Suriname. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the country, both in the past and in the present.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Suriname Capital: Paramaribo;
  • Suriname Currency: Suriname Dollar;
  • President of Suriname: Chan Santokhi.

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