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Jamaica Overview or 5 facts about Jamaica:
A quick background.

Population
Just under 3 million. See also Jamaica statistics
Government
Parliamentary Democracy.
Language
Jamaican English, Creole (Patois)
Capital
Kingston
Currency
The Jamaican Dollar [JMD]
See Currency of Jamaica and Jamaican Coins

Prime Minister (see President Of Jamaica)
Andrew Holness (2016- current)

Related: 2007 Elections in Jamaica

Area & Location
4,244 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.
Climate
Tropical Caribbean. Read more on Jamaica's climate here.
Motto
"Out of many one people"
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Demographics
91% African-Black + Indians, White, Chinese, Syrian et al.
See Beauty in Jamaica
Independence
August 6, 1962. See History Of Jamaica
Natural Resources
Bauxite, Limestone, Gypson

See also What is gypsum used for in Jamaica?
Main Exports
Bauxite and Alumina, Sugar, Bananas, Coffee, Rum & Citrus.
Known For
Reggae Music, Sports, Jerk Food & of course the Sun, Sand, Beaches, & yes, Marijuana
Religion
Mainly Christians - although we have many sub Christian denominations as well as pockets of other religions.
Male Life Expectancy
72 Years [See Health Profile on Jamaica]
Female Life Expectancy
77 Years
Internet TLD
.jm
Infant Mortality Rate
15.6 per 1,000 live births
Calling Code
+1-876
Time Zone
Standard Time or GMT-5 hours. More on time in JA here
Standard Voltage for Jamaica
The electricity voltage in Jamaica is 110-120 volts 50 cycle. Some hotels will have 220 volts 50 cycle.

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Facts About Jamaica
A Quick Country Profile

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