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1 day ago · Jamaica (/ dʒ ə ˈ m eɪ k ə / ⓘ jə-MAY-kə; Jamaican Patois: Jumieka [dʒʌˈmie̯ka]) is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola—of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean.
- Kingston
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located...
- Irish Jamaican
Irish people in Jamaica or Irish Jamaicans, are Jamaican...
- History of Jamaica
The Caribbean Island of Jamaica was initially inhabited in...
- Jamaica (Disambiguation)
Jamaica, a novel by Malcolm Knox; Giamaica or "Jamaica",...
- Indo-Jamaicans
History. Due to deteriorating socioeconomic conditions in...
- Andrew Holness
Andrew Michael Holness, ON PC (born 22 July 1972) is a...
- Jamaican Dollar
The Jamaican dollar (sign: $; code: JMD) has been the...
- Jamaican Maroons
Jamaican Maroons descend from Africans who freed themselves...
- Jamaican Diaspora
The Jamaican diaspora refers to the body of Jamaicans who...
- Parliament of Jamaica
The Parliament of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Paaliment a...
- Kingston
1 day ago · Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.
May 22, 2024 · A comprehensive overview of Jamaica's geography, people, society, government, economy, and more. Learn about its history, culture, natural resources, challenges, and opportunities from the CIA's authoritative source.
May 11, 2024 · Kingston, city, capital, and chief port of Jamaica, sprawling along the southeastern coast of the island, backed by the Blue Mountains. It is famous for its fine natural harbour, which is protected by the Palisadoes, a narrow peninsula that has been developed as a recreational and tourist resort.
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1 day ago · Jamaica national football team. The Jamaica national football team, nicknamed the "Reggae Boyz", represents Jamaica in international football. The team's first match was against Haiti in 1925. The squad is under the supervising body of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which is a member of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), Confederation ...
May 19, 2024 · As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean, Jamaica is renowned for its diverse tapestry of natural wonders and iconic tourist… Whether you're touring Bob Marley's former home in Kingston or chilling beneath a waterfall, Jamaica has many great places to visit.
May 7, 2024 · Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as parish and regional historical research, for the country of Jamaica.