Jamaica - Tourism and Travel

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea.

With an area of 4,244 square miles (10,991 square kilometers), Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola.

There are plains along the coasts of Jamaica.

Hills and plateaus run across the island.

The Blue Mountains are in the east.

Jamaica has a tropical climate. On higher ground, it is cooler and wetter.

The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.

2,719,000 people live in Jamaica.

92% are black.

English is the official language. English Creole is also spoken.

Tourism is an important part of Jamaica's economy. Jamaica has beaches that are very popular with tourists.

Mining, agriculture, and light manufacture are also important.

The main exports are bananas, sugar, bauxite and aluminum oxide.

A large proportion of Jamaica's income comes from foreign aid.

Jamaica has a parliamentary system of government. It is part of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The official currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar, which equals 100 cents.