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If you want quirky, cool and interesting facts about Jamaica, please click here or see my selected 5 here. However, do continue reading if you are interested in a quick profile of our country. | "...thanks for creating such an informative Jamaican site!" |
Here you go: - 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
- 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 many many sub denominations as well other 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 on time 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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