Jamaica
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Capital
- Kingston
- ISO
- JM
What the flag means
According to the official explanation, black stands for the strength and creativity of the people. Gold stands for sunlight and rich resources, and green for the rich land and hope.
Fun facts
- FlagJamaica’s flag uses 3 colors, black, green, and gold, and does not use red, white, or blue at all.
- GeographyJamaica is the 3rd-largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola.
- CultureReggae, a style of music born in Jamaica, is also inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- CulturePremium “Blue Mountain” coffee is grown in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)