Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba.
Europeans first saw Jamaica when Christopher COLUMBUS arrived in 1494, and the Spanish settled the island early in the 16th century. The Native Taino, ...
Longitude: -77.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Jamaica:
2,312.156 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountains, with narrow, discontinuous coastal plain.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, alumina, gypsum, limestone.
Industries:
Agriculture, mining, manufacture, construction, financial and insurance services, tourism, telecommunications.
Population: 2,823,713
Population density is high throughout, but increases in and around Kingston, Montego Bay, and Port Esquivel.
Area: 10,991 km2
about half the size of New Jersey; slightly smaller than Connecticut
Third largest island in the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola); strategic location between Cayman Trench and Jamaica Channel, the main sea lanes for the Panama Canal.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| jam | Jamaican Patois |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| JMD | Jamaican dollar | $ |
Capital City: Kingston
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:40 am (GMT-05:00)
The flag of Jamaica is divided by a gold diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of green at the top and bottom, and black on the hoist and fly sides
Bordering Countries
Jamaica has no bordering countries.
Jamaica is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Jamaica
You're in for a treat! Jamaica is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to December, January to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Vibrant music and dance culture
- High levels of crime in certain areas
- Hurricane season from June to November
- Expensive cost of living and travel
- 3.8HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Jamaican cuisine features jerk seasoning, seafood, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include jerk chicken and ackee with saltfish.
- Fresh fruit juices and rum are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Dunn's River Falls
- Explore the Bob Marley Museum
- Relax on Seven Mile Beach in Negril
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