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Who created the Jamaica flag?
the Jamaica House of Representatives
A bipartisan committee of the Jamaica House of Representatives designed the Jamaican Flag which consists of a diagonal cross with four triangles placed side by side.
Why was the Jamaican flag created?
After dissolution of the West Indies Federation, a group formed in 1958 of British-ruled islands, Jamaica moved quickly to establish a national flag in anticipation of its independence day, August 6, 1962. The legislative committee responsible agreed that the flag should have the colours black, yellow, and green.
Why is Jamaica flag unique?
The flag of Jamaica is unique compared to other flags around the world in that it is the only flag that does not contain one of the following colors: red, white, or blue. The green color represents the abundance of flora found throughout the island, and the gold color symbolizes the riches found within Jamaica.
How many rectangles are on the Jamaican flag?
The flag has 5 crosses and 5 rectangles. There are 2 lines of symmetry, 16 right angles and 4 pairs of parallel lines. There are perpendicular lines, 5 dodecagons (the red crosses have 12 sides) and 5 rectangles. I want to draw a square in which the perimeter is equal to the area.
Who was the first national hero of Jamaica?
The Order of National Hero was created by the National Honours and Awards Act, which was passed by Parliament in 1969. This act also designated Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, and Marcus Garvey as the first three recipients of the honour.
Who wrote the national anthem of Jamaica?
Hugh Sherlock
The Anthem is the creative work of four persons, the late Rev. and Hon. Hugh Sherlock, OJ, OBE, the late Hon. Robert Lightbourne, OJ, the late Mapletoft Poulle and Mrs.
What does the color red mean in Jamaica?
Rastafarian colours Red signifies the blood of those killed for the cause of the black community, throughout Jamaican history. Green represents Jamaica’s vegetation and hope for the eradication of suppression.
Is there red in the Jamaican flag?
Jamaica’s is one of only two current national flags that do not include the colours blue, white, or red (the other is Mauritania’s).
Who was in Jamaica first?
Jamaica’s first inhabitants, the Tainos (also called the Arawaks), were a peaceful people believed to be from South America. It was the Tainos who met Christopher Columbus when he arrived on Jamaica’s shores in 1494.