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Facts About Jamaica
A Quick Country Profile

If you want quirky, cool or interesting facts about Jamaica, consider getting the 101 Intriguing Jamaican facts 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.

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Here you go:

• 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"
   Back to Top
  
  
• 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.

See Also:

• Geography Of Jamaica
• Geology of Jamaica 
• & 16 fun facts about Jamaica

Other Helpful Pages Related To Facts About Jamaica

Below is a list of pages that mind come in quite handy for you. Let's start with...

Travel Information

• Getting Around Jamaica
• The Jamaica Exchange Rate Today
• New! Latest Curfew Hours In Jamaica
• Jamaican Hotels
• Air Jamaica Airline
• Airports in Jamaica
• Pictures from Jamaica
• Jamaican Currency
• Kingston's Climate
• Jamaican Language
• Jamaican Dictionary
• Jamaican Words

Banks & Financial Institutions

• Jamaica Money Market Brokers
  
• ScotiaBank Jamaica Ltd.
• National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd
• The Jamaica Travel Guide

General Information

• More Intriguing Facts
  
• Jamaican Products & Services
• Education in Jamaica
• The Laws of Jamaica
• The Jamaican Maroons
• Articles about Jamaica
• Poverty Levels in Jamaica
• Jamaican Rum Cream
• The Marijuana Discussion
• Jamaica's Education System
• Nurses Association
• Jamaican Costumes
• The Jamaican Military
• Five Facts on Jamaica
• Poverty in Jamaica (Background)
• Calling Card Jamaica

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