World Countries: Jamaica

Location

Jamaica is a Caribbean Island nation, located to the south of Cuba and west of Haiti.

Geographic Features

A mountainous country, Jamaica is home to long sandy beaches.

Climate

Jamaica has a tropical climate with more temperate conditions at higher elevations.

 Jamaica location map
Jamaica flag image

The flag of Jamaica, pictured above, is divided by a diagonal
yellow cross. According to the CIA World Factbook1, the colors
on the map are representative; yellow for abundant sunshine,
green for agriculture, and black for adversity the nation has
grown through.

Official Name

Jamaica

Capital

Kingston

Official Language

English

Population

July 2011 Estimate: 2,868,380

Formation

The country gained full independence from Britain in 1962.

Historic Note

Jamaica was originally inhabited by the Arawak, an Amerindian people.

Fun Fact

The country's major industry is tourism.

See more information on the Caribbean island countries of: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Source: 1. CIA World Factbook

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