flag of Jamaica
Also known as Jamaican flag, Jamaica flag
national flag of Jamaica
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The flag of Jamaica is the national flag of the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica, representing the country's sovereignty and identity. It features a distinctive design with a gold diagonal cross (called a saltire) dividing the flag into four triangular sections of green and black, symbolizing Jamaica's natural resources and the strength of its people.
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- 1962-08-06
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The first proposed design for the Jamaican flag Another proposal for the Jamaican flag Jamaican flag waving above a house roof
The flag of Jamaica was adopted on 6 August 1962, the day Jamaica became independent from the United Kingdom. The flag consists of a gold saltire, which divides the flag into four sections: two of them green (top and bottom) and two black (hoist and fly). Jamaica's national flag is also sometimes referred to as "The Cross" or as the "Black, Green, and Gold" due to its form and colours. The flag of Jamaica has been said to have been directly inspired by the national flag of Scotland.