History of The Flag of Jamaica
The flag of Jamaica was officially adopted on August 6, 1962, the day Jamaica gained independence from the British Empire. Its colors are symbolic: the black represents the strength and creativity of the people; gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and green signifies hope and agricultural resources. The original design concept was a flag with horizontal stripes, but this was changed to the current diagonal cross layout to avoid similarities with other flags. The flag, sometimes referred to as 'The Cross', has become a powerful symbol of Jamaican identity and pride.