Gold saltire (diagonal cross) extending to the corners, dividing the field into four triangles — two green (top, bottom) and two black (hoist, fly). Gold for the sun and mineral wealth; green for agriculture and hope; black for the strength and creativity of the Jamaican people. Adopted on August 6, 1962 — Jamaican independence day. One of only two national flags (with Mauritania) that does not contain red, white or blue. Practise the Jamaica flag in the Flagzio Americas flag quiz across all eight game modes.