The Jamaica flag was adopted on independence day August 6, 1962. The Jamaica flag consists of a gold cross, which divides the flag into four sections: two green (top and bottom) and two black (left and right). The present design emerged from those sent in by the public in a national competition.

It was originally designed with horizontal stripes, but this was considered too similar to the Tanganyikan flag.The cross was used in place of the horizontal stripes to reflect Jamaica's Christian faith.

The black, green, and gold are Pan African and African National Congress (ANC) colors. Gold recalls the shining sun, black reflects hardships, and green represents the land ("Hardships there are but the land is green and the sun shineth"). Another explanation is that black stands for the people, yellow for the sun and green for the lush vegetation.

Jamaica Flag Apparel

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Jamaica Flag Sporting Goods

This warm and comfortable Jamaica flag soccer jacket displays a large embroidered Jamaican flag. Check out more Jamaica flag sporting goods.

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Jamaica History Books

Based on public records and archives, and the mass of pamphlet literature, which had been published over the years, this history of Jamaica was written after the abolition of slavery. Find other Jamaica history books.

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Jamaica Flag Jewelry

Display your love for Jamaica! Sport this beautiful 14K Enamel Jamaica Flag Pendant. See more Jamaica flag jewelry to show your Jamaican pride.

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Reggae MP3's

Find reggae mp3s from your favorite artists. You can download entire albums or individual songs, from classics to today's dancehall hits. Listen to more Reggae MP3's.

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Jamaica Travel Books

The Rough Guide to Jamaica is the complete guide to the Caribbean's liveliest island. The full color introduction includes the 'Things Not To Miss' section. Read other Jamaica travel books.