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About The People
Did You Know...... The colours of Jamaica's flag are symbolic. Black signifies the strength and creativity of the peopl »» More
Fashion... Though Jamaican clothing and fashion
is not as popular as European and African clothing it is defin »» More
Socializing... Jamaicans are generally outgoing and like to have lively conversations. Good table manners are consi »» More
Family... Most Jamaican families are headed by women. Jamaicans adore children. About one-third of Jamaican wo »» More
Sports & Recreation... Jamaica's sports are soccer and cricket and horse racing. Children enjoy watching television, playin »» More
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Jamaica History
Arawaks from South America had settled in Jamaica prior to Christopher Columbus’ first arrival at the island in 1494. During Spain’s occupation of the island, starting in 1510, the Arawaks were exterminated by disease, slavery, and war. Spain brought the first African slaves to Jamaica in 1517. In 1655, British forces seized the island, and in 1670, Great Britain gained formal possession.
Sugar made Jamaica one of the most valuable possessions in the world for more than 150 years. The British Parliament abolished slavery as of August 1, 1834. After a long period of direct British colonial rule, Jamaica gained a degree of local political control in the late 1930s, and held its first »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Kingston »» History of Kingston
Population: 2,825,928
GDP: $20,880,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 10,991 (sq km) 4,244 (sq mi)
Currency: Jamaican dollar
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