What is special about the colours of Jamaica's flag?

It has no red, white or blue. Jamaica's flag is the only national flag with no red, white or blue in it.

True or false: the black on Jamaica's flag stands for the hardships the people have faced.

True. Gold stands for the sunshine and natural riches, and green for farms and hope.

False. Jamaica is an island, so it has no land border.

The flag of Jamaica is black, green and gold. Here is what its colours stand for, and a quick quiz to try.

Last changed: 22 October 2026

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The flag of Jamaica has a gold cross from corner to corner, with green triangles at the top and bottom and black triangles at the sides.

Black stands for the hardships the people have faced, gold for the sunshine and the island's natural riches, and green for its farms and for hope.

The meaning is summed up in these words: hardships there are, but the land is green and the sun shineth.

The flag was first raised in 1962, when Jamaica became independent.

This flag uses Jamaica's colours too. Here is how to tell them apart:

Flags that share something with Jamaica's, and how each one differs
Flag	How it differs
South Africa	Green, gold and black too, with red, white and blue as well, in a Y shape.

Capital city: Kingston
Continent: North America
Countries next door: None by land. Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea.
A fact to impress your friends: Jamaica's flag is the only national flag with no red, white or blue in it.

Try these, then tap Show answer under each one.

What is special about the colours of Jamaica's flag?
- It has every colour
- It has no red, white or blue
- It is all one colour
- It is only black and white
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It has no red, white or blue. Jamaica's flag is the only national flag with no red, white or blue in it.
True or false: the black on Jamaica's flag stands for the hardships the people have faced.
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True. Gold stands for the sunshine and natural riches, and green for farms and hope.
What is the capital city of Jamaica?
- Montego Bay
- Kingston
- Havana
- Nassau
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Kingston.
In which year did Jamaica become independent?
- 1776
- 1901
- 1962
- 1999
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1962.
True or false: Jamaica shares a land border with Cuba.
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False. Jamaica is an island, so it has no land border.