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Jamaica
Official name: Jamaica
Also known as: Jumieka (Jamaican Patois)
Area of Jamaica: 10,991 km² (4,244 mi²) (164th)
Population of Jamaica: 2,839,175 (142nd) - (2024 est.)
Location: The Caribbean
Languages of Jamaica: English, Jamaican Patois
Religions of Jamaica: Protestant 64.8% (includes Seventh-day Adventist 12.0%, Pentecostal 11.0%, Other Church of God 9.2%, New Testament Church of God 7.2%, Baptist 6.7%, Church of God in Jamaica 4.8%, Church of God of Prophecy 4.5%, Anglican 2.8%, United Church 2.1%, Methodist 1.6%, Revived 1.4%, Brethren 0.9%, and Moravian 0.7%), Roman Catholic 2.2%, Jehovah's Witness 1.9%, Rastafarian 1.1%, other 6.5%, no religion 21.3%, unspecified 2.3% (2011 est.)
Ethnic groups in Jamaica: African 76.3%, Afro-European 15.1%, Indian or Afro-Indian 3.4%, White 3.2%, Chinese or Afro-Chinese 1.2%, Others 0.8% (2024 est.)
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Calling code: (+1)Organizations: United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Caribbean Community
Land boundaries: none
Coastline: Caribbean Sea 1,022 km (635 mi)
Maritime boundaries: Caribbean Sea
Administrative divisions of Jamaica
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14 parishes:
Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland
— note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation
Natural resources: bauxite, alumina, gypsum, limestone.
Summary: Jamaica – Caribbean Island of Reggae Music, Tropical Landscapes, and African Heritage
Jamaica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its rich natural diversity that includes lush mountains, waterfalls, tropical forests, and long stretches of sandy Caribbean beaches. It is the birthplace of Reggae music, globally associated with Bob Marley, and its culture reflects a vibrant blend of African roots and European influences. The country’s capital, Kingston, serves as the political and cultural heart of the nation. Jamaica’s economy relies largely on tourism, bauxite mining, and agriculture, making it one of the most culturally influential and visited islands in the Caribbean.
Keywords: Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica Geography, Reggae Music, Caribbean Sea, Blue Mountains, Jamaica Natural Resources.
Related Countries: Cuba | Haiti | Dominican Republic
This description is based on the geographical, cultural, and economic facts of Jamaica.
Related Countries: Cuba | Haiti | Dominican Republic
This description is based on the geographical, cultural, and economic facts of Jamaica.
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