1. How old is Jamaica?
Over 700 years old
2. Where is it located?
Jamaica's located in the Atlantic ocean, south of Cuba in the CARIBBEAN SEA and West of Haiti and the Dominica Republic, and North of South America. It is part of the Caribbean island.
3. What other countries is it near?
South of Cuba, West of Haiti, North of South America
4. Has it always been called by the name it is now?
The name Jamaica originated from the Taino name "Xaymaca" meaning "Land of wood and water, or Land of springs". The anglicized version of this name became "Jamaica". (The Spanish called Jamaica "Santiago", they did not give the island the name "Jamaica" nor the name "Xaymaca")
5. What did the original flag look like? (picture).
Over 700 years old
2. Where is it located?
Jamaica's located in the Atlantic ocean, south of Cuba in the CARIBBEAN SEA and West of Haiti and the Dominica Republic, and North of South America. It is part of the Caribbean island.
3. What other countries is it near?
South of Cuba, West of Haiti, North of South America
4. Has it always been called by the name it is now?
The name Jamaica originated from the Taino name "Xaymaca" meaning "Land of wood and water, or Land of springs". The anglicized version of this name became "Jamaica". (The Spanish called Jamaica "Santiago", they did not give the island the name "Jamaica" nor the name "Xaymaca")
5. What did the original flag look like? (picture).
6. How is the flag different now?
7. How many people live in your country?
2,706,500
8. What are its major cities?
Kingston, Jamaica
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Portmore, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Mandeville, Jamaica May Pen, Jamaica
Half Way Tree, Jamaica
Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Linstead, Jamaica Bog Walk, Jamaica
Ewarton, Jamaica
Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Little London, Jamaica
Hayes, Jamaica
9. How did your country come into existence?
This small island has played host to the Amerindians who discovered it, to Europeans who fought to own it, to Africans forced to call it home, and to Asians, Indians and Middle Easterners searching for a better life.
10. What was its major industry?
The economy of Jamaica is largely dependent on industrial sectors like agriculture, mining, tourism, oil refining, sugar, cement, chemicals, tobacco processing, textiles, flour milling, processed foods and others.
2,706,500
8. What are its major cities?
Kingston, Jamaica
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Portmore, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Mandeville, Jamaica May Pen, Jamaica
Half Way Tree, Jamaica
Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Linstead, Jamaica Bog Walk, Jamaica
Ewarton, Jamaica
Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Little London, Jamaica
Hayes, Jamaica
9. How did your country come into existence?
This small island has played host to the Amerindians who discovered it, to Europeans who fought to own it, to Africans forced to call it home, and to Asians, Indians and Middle Easterners searching for a better life.
10. What was its major industry?
The economy of Jamaica is largely dependent on industrial sectors like agriculture, mining, tourism, oil refining, sugar, cement, chemicals, tobacco processing, textiles, flour milling, processed foods and others.
Interesting Facts:
Fact 1: Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean. Fact 2: Jamaica is the first Caribbean Country to gain Independence. Fact 3: Rum is the national drink of Jamaica. Fact 4: Ian Fleming designed and built his home, "Goldeneye", in Jamaica and wrote ten of his James Bond novels there. Fact 5: The Blue Mountains in Jamaica are named for the mists that often cover them, which look blue from a distance. Fact 6: Jamaica was the first tropical country to enter the Winter Olympics. Fact 7: The national dish of Jamaica is Ackee and Saltfish. Fact 8: Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. Fact 9: Jamaica was the first commercial producer of bananas in the Western Hemisphere. Fact 10: Apart from the United States, Jamaica has won the most world and olympic medals. |
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