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Country in North America

Jamaica

Jamaica belongs to North America. The capital city is Kingston.

CapitalKingston
LanguageEnglish, Jamaican Patois
CurrencyJamaican dollar
Population2.8M

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy
Independence1962
Area10,991 km2
Population density270/km2
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
Calling code+1-876
Drives onLeft

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HDI
0.706
Safety index
38.0
Internet access
72%
Life expectancy
74.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Blue Mountain Peak2,256 m
Sugarloaf Mountain1,729 m
Catherine's Peak1,536 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity97%
  • No religion2%
  • Rastafarianism1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Reggae HeritageBob Marley's homeland is the birthplace of reggae, ska and dancehall music.
Blue Mountain CoffeeOne of the world's most prized coffees, grown in misty mountain rainforest.
Dunn's River FallsA stunning tiered waterfall you can climb in a human chain.
Negril BeachSeven miles of white sand and dramatic West End cliffs.
Speed NationBirthplace of Usain Bolt, the fastest human ever recorded.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Kingston
665k
Spanish Town
159k
Montego Bay
110k

Climate Overview

25CJan avg.
29CJul avg.
2,000 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical maritimeClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyJamaican dollar
Official languageEnglish, Jamaican Patois
National day1 August (first Monday)
Electricity110V, Type A/B