Jamaica (/ dʒ ə ˈ m eɪ k ə / (); Jamaican Patois: Jumieka) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea.Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola (the …

04/12/2022 · 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. It is situated some 100 miles (160 km) west of Haiti, 90 miles (150 km) south of Cuba, and 390 miles (630 km) northeast of the nearest point on the …

Kingston. The busy cosmopolitan of Kingston is one-of-a-kind: half exotic jungle bursting with sunshine, part thriving business district, and full of uniquely Jamaican nightlife. With plenty to see and do, Kingston is a crash course in life on our island.

02/12/2022 · Jamaica's economy has grown on average less than 1% a year for the last three decades and many impediments remain to growth: a bloated public sector which crowds out spending on important projects; high crime and corruption; red-tape; and a high debt-to-GDP ratio. Jamaica, however, has made steady progress in reducing its debt-to-GDP ratio from a high of …

14/11/2022 · Since August, 2021 the United States has shared 617,760 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Jamaica – free of cost. This includes 617,760 Pfizer doses. Of the 617,760 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements. President Biden committed the United States to be the world’s arsenal for vaccines ...

25/02/2021 · Jamaica is situated to the south of Cuba; to the west of Hispaniola Islands (Haiti & the Dominican Republic) and to the northwest of Cayman Islands. It is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Regional Maps: Map of North America. Outline Map of Jamaica. The above blank map represents Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. The above map can be …

Jamaica, the fourth largest island country in the Caribbean Sea is a tropical wonderland. Its warm weather is one of its many qualities making it an ideal destination especially for those who want to escape the cold. Its sun-kissed beaches with their crystal clear waters and white sands attract many visitors. Adventure lovers swoon at the country's water sports. Snorkelling, scuba diving, …

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island.It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. In the Americas, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city in the Caribbean.. The …

The Jamaican political conflict is a long-standing feud between right-wing and left-wing elements in the country, often exploding into violence. The Jamaican Labour Party and the People's National Party have fought for control of the island for years and the rivalry has encouraged urban warfare in Kingston.Each side believes the other to be controlled by foreign …

Indo-Jamaicans; Total population; 21,584 (2011 census) Regions with significant populations; Portland, Westmoreland, Clarendon, Saint Andrew, Saint Catherine, Saint Mary, Kingston Parish: Languages; Mostly Jamaican English or Jamaican Patois; Caribbean Hindustani (to lesser extent and spoken by the descendants of Jahajis); Sindhi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kutchi, Bengali, Tamil, …