Jamaica
It is the island nation of Greater Antilles, which are 80 km in width and 234 in the length located in Caribbean Sea. The native Arawakan speaking the Taino population named the island as the Xaymaca which means “Land of Springs” and “Land of Wood and Water”.
Previous Records Medals for Jamaica:
The country has won 7 gold, 21 silver and 15 bronze medals in the summer Olympics till date and has not won any single medal in the winter Olympics.
History of Jamaica:
The Taino and the Arawak people from South America were settled first on the island from the 4000 to 1000 BC. The National Heritage Trust of the country is trying to document and locate any evidence of Arawaks. There is the very less trace which is remaining in the country of the culture of the Arawak.
Jamaica Demographics:
The population of the nation mainly consists of the people from the African descents which comprising approximately 90.9% of demographics. Other populations on islands are:
- East Indian
- Lebanese
- Chinese
- White
- Multiracial
The immigrations have been increasing from the:
- Caribbean
- Colombia
- South Asia
- China
Government and policies at Jamaica:
The country is the constitutional monarchy with monarch which is represented by Governor General. The head of the nation is the Queen Elizabeth II, officially uses the title “Queen of Jamaica”, whenever she performs her duties or visit the country overseas on the behalf of Jamaica’s. The recent constitution of the nation was drafted by the bip artisan committee in the year 1962 of Jamaican legislature.
Jamaica Culture:
Though Jamaica is a very small nation, it is very rich in the culture and also has the very strapping global presence. The nation also plays the very significant role in development of the punk rock with the help of the Ska and Reggae. The Reggae also has influenced the rap music of the Americans, as both of them shares their roots with the music style of the Africans and rhythms.
Jamaica Economy:
The nation is the free- market and mixed economy with the enterprise of the state and also the businesses of the private sector. The main sectors of the economy of the nation includes the:
- Mining
- Insurance services
- Financial services
- Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
The chief earners of the foreign exchange are mining and tourism.
Jamaica Infrastructure:
The nation enjoys the broad aging infrastructure that has received the good attention of the government in the year 1990. This is a small island which is served by network over the 18,700 km of the roads out of which the 13,100 km are paved. In the year 1999, the main project among the Negril and the Montego was started.
Education at Jamaica:
The emancipation of slaves heralded in establishment of education system for many years. Before the emancipation, there were few of the schools that provide the education to the locals. The commission of the West Indies established the elementary school after the emancipation, which was known as the All AgeSchools. Many of these schools were recognized by churches. Currently the under mentioned categories of the schools exist:
- Early childhood
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
Neighboring Jamaica Countries:
The neighboring countries to Jamaica are:
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- Puerto Rico
Jamaica Geographical Settings:
The nation is the 3rd largest island in Caribbean and also is populous island of the English speaking in that area. The island is home to Blue Mountains inland, surrounded by slender coastal plain. Many main cities and towns are situated on coast. The main towns and the cities are:
- Port more
- Mandeville
- Port Antonio
- Spanish Town
- Montego Bay
The island covers the total area of 10,991 sq km.
Jamaica Independence:
The nation gained its independence from the United Kingdom on August 6th, 1962.
Great Persons in Jamaica Country:
- Yellow man
- Bob Marley
- Garvey Marcus
Jamaica Capital City:
The capital of the nation is Kingston which is the largest city in the whole nation and is located at the 170 59’N, 760 48’W.
Jamaica Currency:
The currency of the nation is the Jamaican Dollar. The currency of the nation is issued by the banks of the Jamaica.
Jamaica Country Famous For:
- Waterfalls
- Beaches
- Landscapes
- Music
- Flavorful food
- Culture
Jamaica Total Population:
The total population of the nation according to the estimates of the year 2005 is 2,651,000 which put it at the number138 among the category of the 193 most populated countries.
