Description
This flag of Jamaica is ideal for any occasion, whether celebrating Jamaican Independence Day, hosting a reggae-themed party, or just wanting to show national pride. It's great for outdoor events such as picnics or parades and is a beautiful decoration for your home or office. The bright colors of the flag will catch the eye and make a statement wherever you choose to display it.
These flags are produced in the United States of America from 100% durable nylon and feature a digital print designed to resist sun damage. Our flags are offered in sizes 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’, and come with a canvas heading and brass grommets for attaching to an outdoor flagpole.
Jamaica Flag Features:
- Manufactured in the USA
- Official 1962 design
- 100% premium nylon
- Reinforced canvas heading
- Brass grommets for reliable mounting
Check out our Jamaica flag with a formal gold fringe and pole sleeve for indoor displays.
Jamaican Flag Colors, Meaning & History
The Jamaican national flag was adopted on August 6, 1962, to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day. The government ran a competition to develop flag designs, and the Jamaican House of Representatives made the final decision. Initially, the design had horizontal stripes, but since it was too similar to the flag of Tanganyika, this was changed to the diagonal cross, or ‘saltire,’ we know today.
The colors of the Jamaican flag have changed in meaning over time. At first, green represented the land, gold stood for the sun, and black symbolized hardships. In 1996, the Committee to Examine National Symbols and National Observances recommended that the meanings be changed: Green now depicts vegetation and hope, gold is for wealth and sunshine, and black celebrates the strength and creativity of the Jamaican people.
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Other Details
Capital: Kingston
Language(s): English
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Flag Meaning: The black is for the adversity the country has overcome and for future hardships, the green stands for home and agriculture, and the gold represents the mineral wealth and sunlight.
