Surface: The total land area of Jamaica is around 10,831 sq km.
Population: The population is around 2,780,130. Africans comprise about 90% of the population; the remaining 10% includes several mixed groups.
System of government: Jamaica is a constitutional parliamentary democracy.
Capital: Kingston, with a population of around 660,000, is the capital of Jamaica.
Religion: A majority of the Jamaican population are Protestant Christians.
Official Language: The official language is English. Local Patois is also spoken.
Government: Jamaica is a constitutional parliamentary democracy.
Climate: Jamaica has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather.
Units of measure and electricity: Jamaica follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 110V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Jamaican standard time is GMT – 5.
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
Travel documents required: Passports are necessary for travel to Jamaica.
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| Economy |
Major money-making sectors in Jamaica include agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism industries as well as financial and insurance services. The island exports alumina, bauxite, sugar, fruit, rum, coffee, yams, beverages, chemicals, apparel and mineral fuels, and imports food, industrial supplies, fuel and construction materials.
The average cost of living is comparatively high in Jamaica; an average meal costs anywhere between JMD 300–800. |
