Flag of Jamaica
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeJM
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| Official Country Name | Jamaica |
| Capital | Kingston |
| Continent | Americas |
| Region | Caribbean |
| ISO Country Code | JM / JAM |
| Internet Domain | .jm |
| Calling Code | +1876 |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| National Language(s) | English, Jamaican Patois |
| Demonym | Jamaican |
| Area | 10,991 km² |
| Population | 2,934,855 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1962-08-06 |
| First Used | 1962 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1962-08-06 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Yellow, Black, Green |
| Designer | Bipartisan parliamentary committee |
| Design Type | Gold saltire with green and black triangles |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Jamaica |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #FFCC00 | 255, 204, 0 | 0, 20, 100, 0 | Not specified | |
| Black | #000001 | 0, 0, 1 | 100, 100, 0, 100 | Not specified | |
| Green | #009900 | 0, 153, 0 | 100, 0, 100, 40 | Not specified |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Yellow colour | Represents the sun, mineral wealth and prosperity |
|---|---|
| Black colour | Represents the people and their heritage |
| Green colour | Represents the land, agriculture and hope |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1962 | First recorded use of the flag design |
| 1962-08-06 | Current flag officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 units (hoist) |
| Length | 2 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Not documented |
| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | Not documented |
| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
Jamaica Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Jamaica
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 64 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1962-08-06 |
| Oldest Version | 1962 |
| Previous Flag | Not documented |
| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
| Designer | Bipartisan parliamentary committee |
| Most Common Color | Yellow |
| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
| Similar Flags | Not documented |
| Unique Feature | Gold saltire with green and black triangles |
