Flag of Jamaica
The flag of Jamaica shows a cross. Its colors are yellow, green and black. On it: a cross. The current design dates from 1962. Jamaica is in North America, and its capital is Kingston. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 2.8 million |
| Area | 10,991 km² |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar |
| Colors | yellow, green and black |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1962 |
Which one is the flag of Jamaica?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Guyana
Tanzania
BarbadosWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Jamaica?
Yellow, green and black. The flag of Jamaica shows a cross.
What is the capital of Jamaica?
Kingston.
Which flags look like the flag of Jamaica?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Guyana, Tanzania, Barbados.
When was the flag of Jamaica adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1962.
What is the population of Jamaica?
About 2.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 10,991 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.