The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success.
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The flag of Jamaica is sometimes referred to as “The Cross” or as the “Black, Green, and Gold” because of its colors. It was officially adopted on August 6, 1962, when Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom. The flag's design was selected through a public nationwide competition.
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Le drapeau de la Jamaïque se traduit officiellement par « Le soleil brille, la terre est verte et le peuple est fort et créatif ». Le vert est la couleur de l’espoir et des vastes ressources agricoles de la Jamaïque. La splendeur inhérente au soleil et la richesse de la nation sont liées à l’or.
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Yellow color represents the sun, black stands for difficulties and green means the land. Country information. Country location. Current flag of Jamaica with a history of the flag and information about Jamaica country.
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Today, the Jamaican National Flag continues to be a symbol of national pride and community cherished by Jamaicans all over the world. The phenomenal global success of the nation’s athletes and musicians has catapulted the flag to iconic world status.
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Symbolism “The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative” is the symbolism of the colours of the flag. Black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; Gold, the natural beauty of the sunlight and the wealth of the country; and Green signifies hope and agricultural resources.
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flag of Jamaica. national flag with two green and two black triangles separated by a yellow saltire (diagonal cross). The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 1 to 2.
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Le drapeau de la Jamaïque présente la spécificité d'être le seul drapeau national à ne comporter ni rouge, ni blanc, ni bleu. Pavillon naval. Le pavillon utilisé par la marine jamaïcaine est calqué sur le White Ensign, hérité de l'époque coloniale.
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