If you want quirky, cool or interesting facts about Jamaica, consider getting the 101 Intriguing Facts about Jamaica ebook by clicking here. The book (hard copy) version is also available here. However, do continue reading if you are interested in a quick profile of our country. | "...thanks for creating such an informative Jamaican site!" -Shanii |
Here you go: - Jamaica Overview:A quick background.
- Population:Just under 3 million.
- GovernmentParliamentary Democracy.
- LanguageJamaican English, Creole (Patois)
- CapitalKingston
- CurrencyThe Jamaican Dollar [JMD].
See Currency of Jamaica and Jamaican Coins - Prime MinisterBruce Golding
See my 2007 Elections in Jamaica page. - Area & Location4,244 square miles. See Where is Jamaica? & Map of Jamaica for location information. For a Blank map click here. Get info on Jamaican roap maps here as well.
- ClimateTropical Caribbean
- Motto"Out of many one people"
Back to Top - Demographics91% African-Black + Indians,White,Chinese,Syrian et al.
See Beauty in Jamaica. - IndependenceAugust 6, 1962. See History Of Jamaica.
- Natural ResourcesBauxite,Limestone,Gypson
- Main ExportsBauxite and Alumina,Sugar, Bananas, Coffee, Rum & Citrus.
- Known ForReggae Music, Sports, Jerk Food & of course the Sun, Sand, Beaches, & Marijuana
- ReligionMainly Christians -although we have many sub Christian denominations as well as pockets of other religions.
- Male Life Expectancy72 Years [See Health Profile on Jamaica]
- Female Life Expectancy77 Years
- Internet TLD.jm
- Infant Mortality Rate15.6 per 1,000 live births
- Calling Code+1-876
- Time ZoneStandard Time or GMT-5 hours. More ontime in JA here
- Standard Voltage for JamaicaThe electricity voltage in Jamaica is 110-120 volts 50 cycle. Some hotels will have 220 volts 50 cycle.
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