JamaicaGeneral Information about JamaicaJamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and is located in the Caribbean sea, west of the island of Hispaniola. The indigenous people of Jamaica named the island Xaymaca meaning either "Land of Springs" or "Land of Wood and Water". It was then known as Santiago before becoming Jamaica. Jamaica is divided in to three counties and has an estimated population of 2,780,000 people. Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica is located on Jamaica's southeastern coast and has a population of around 660,000 people. Roman Catholic, Seventh-Day Adventist, Pentecostal, Baptist, Anglican and other Christian religions are the most commonly followed by the Jamacian people. The official religion spoken in Jamaica is English.
Kingston has many clubs and attractions such as the Bob Marley museum, Hope Zoo, Hope Botanical Gardens (the largest in the Caribbean) and the Port Royal area which was a popular spot for pirates in the 17th century. The St James Parish Church at Montego Bay is another popular place to visit. This is one of the grandest churches in Jamaica and was originally built between 1775 and 1782. After the earthquake in 1957 this church has to be restored. One of the most famous locations in Jamaica is the Blue Lagoon where the film 'The Blue Lagoon' was shot and where the Jacques Cousteau dive took place. Jamaica Photo Gallery (8 of 14 Photos)
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ClimateFind Out About The Climate Of JamaicaJamaica enjoys a tropical climate all year round and is greatly influenced by the sea the the north east trade winds. Jamaica has two wet seasons with the first beginning in May to June and from September to October with an annual average of approximately 82 inches. If you are planning on visiting during June and November then care should be taken as this is the wet season. Earthquake's can occur in Jamaica as the country is set in an earthquake zone. Winter begins in December and brings some cool winds that flow across the island from the North America. The most popular months to visit are between December and April with annual average temperatures of 22 to 31 degrees. GeographyGeographical Information On JamaicaSet in the Caribbean just south of Cuba Jamaica is a large island with a total area of 10,991 square kilometres which includes 160 square kilometres of water. Jamaica has a coastline that extends for over 1,022 kilometres along the Caribbean Sea. The terrain of Jamaica is filled with mountains with narrow coastal plains. The highest point of Jamaica is known as the Blue Mountain Peak and rises to over 2,256 metres. Blue Mountain Peak is climbed by many keen mountaineers and the island of Cuba can easliy be seen on a clear day. The main towns of Jamaica are Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and Montego Bay. Along the south coast of Jamaica are many low islands, cays and reefs with Port Royal Cays being one of the well known cays. The lowest point of Jamaica is the Caribbean Sea at sea level. EconomyLearn About The Economy Of JamaicaThe economy of Jamaica mainly revolves around the tourism industry and mining. The agricultural industry employs over 17 percent of the population while only contributing five percent of the population. The main agricultural produces of Jamaica are sugarcane, bananas, coffee, citrus, sweet potatoes just to name a few. The industry sector is also important to the economy with the main trades including tourism, bauxite, alumina, agro processing, light manufactures, rum, cement, metal and paper. Jamaica mainly exports to the United States, Canada, China and the United Kingdom. The official currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar. Apartments in Jamaica
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