Flag of Jamaica
North America, Central America and the Caribbean · JM · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeJM
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Jamaica |
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| Country | Jamaica |
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| Official Name | Jamaica |
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| Capital | Kingston |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | Caribbean |
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| ISO Code | JM / JAM |
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| Internet Domain | .jm |
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| Calling Code | +1876 |
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| Currency | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
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| Official Language(s) | English, Jamaican Patois |
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| Demonym | Jamaican |
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| Area | 10,991 km² |
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| Population | 2,934,855 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Jamaica |
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| Current Version Adopted | 6 August 1962 |
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| Design First Used | 1962 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Gold, Green, Black |
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| Designer | A bipartisan committee of the Jamaican Parliament |
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| Design Type | Gold saltire dividing green and black triangles |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Jamaica |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Gold | | #FED100 | 254, 209, 0 | 0, 18, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #009B3A | 0, 155, 58 | 100, 0, 63, 39 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Black | | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Gold saltire | Divides the field into four triangles, two green and two black |
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| Gold | Stands for the natural wealth of the island and its sunlight. |
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| Green | Stands for hope and agricultural resources. |
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| Black | Stands for the strength and creativity of the people. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 6 August 1962 | Raised at midnight as Jamaica becomes independent |
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| 1996 | The official reading of black is changed from hardships endured to the strength of the people |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Gold saltire dividing green and black triangles |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; a diagonal cross one sixth of the height |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Jamaican Constitution Order in Council (1962) |
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How the Flag of Jamaica Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Jamaica
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 64 years |
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| Adoption Date | 6 August 1962 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1962 |
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| Designer | A bipartisan committee of the Jamaican Parliament |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Gold |
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| Flags It Resembles | The only national flag in the world with neither red, white nor blue |
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| Notable Feature | Gold saltire dividing green and black triangles |
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