Jamaican National Symbols

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  1. 5. Another name for the Jamaican Swallow-tail Hummingbird.
  2. 7. Relating to or characteristic of a nation; common to a whole nation.
  3. 8. The state of being united or joined as a whole.
  4. 10. The national tree. It is native to the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. In wetter areas it will grow in a wide range of elevations, up to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) and is often used in reforestation.
  5. 12. The national motto, as seen on the Jamaican Coat of Arms.
  6. 15. The national fruit. It came to Jamaica from West Africa in 1778 and was most likely brought here in a slave ship. It now grows luxuriously, producing each year large quantities of edible fruit.
  7. 16. How many national symbols does Jamaica have?
  8. 17. The national dish. It's usually eaten as breakfast food, but it'll honestly work for any time of day. Some folks eat it alongside rice and peas, or with boiled green bananas, or with plain white rice.
  9. 18. The national bird. It is well to note that the beautiful feathers of these birds have no counterpart in the entire bird population and produce iridescent colours, characteristics only of that family. It lives only in Jamaica and has been immortalised for many decades in Jamaican folklore and songs.
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  1. 1. Any object, sign, or emblem that carries additional meaning and represents a cultural or political nation.
  2. 2. It is used at the beginning and end of term, and on other special occasions. It can also be used for devotional services and to open or close important meetings.
  3. 3. The Colony of Jamaica gained this from the United Kingdom on August 6th 1962. In Jamaica, this date is celebrated as Independence Day, a national holiday.
  4. 4. It was written by Victor Stafford Reid and is set to tune of “I Vow to Thee My Country”.
  5. 6. The national flower. In addition to shedding an attractive blue flower, the plant itself is extremely ornamental. It is thought that the name “Wood of Life” was then adopted because of its medicinal qualities.
  6. 9. The original Latin motto, “Indus Uterque Serviet Uni” has been changed to one in English: “Out of Many, One People”. This national symbol depicts Jamaica's native people, the Tainos.
  7. 11. When this song is sung or played, ALL persons should stand at attention.
  8. 13. “The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative.” It has the symbolic colours of BLACK, GREEN and GOLD.
  9. 14. The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.