Countries

Jamaica

Jamaica is a mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. Independent from Britain since 1962, it earns its living from tourism, bauxite and remittances, and its music has travelled far beyond its shores.

Water stepping down wide limestone terraces among dense green trees at Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica, with people climbing

Dunn's River Falls, near Ocho Rios

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY 3.0

Black for the strength and creativity of the people, gold for sunlight and the island's natural wealth, green for the land and hope. Adopted at independence in 1962.

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