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Key facts about JAMAICA
General Information:
Location: Caribbean, south of Cuba and west of Haiti
Capital: Kingston
Official Language: English
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Government: Constitutional monarchy (part of the Commonwealth)
Independence: August 6, 1962 (from the United Kingdom)
Geography & Climate:
Area: 10,991 sq km (4,244 sq mi)
Major Cities: Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril
Climate: Tropical, with a wet and dry season
Notable Landmarks: Blue Mountains, Dunn’s River Falls, Seven Mile Beach
Culture & People:
Population: ~3 million people
Ethnic Composition: Predominantly of African descent
Music & Arts: Birthplace of Reggae, associated with Bob Marley
Religion: Primarily Christianity (Protestant), with Rastafarian influences
Economy & Tourism:
Major Industries: Tourism, agriculture (sugarcane, coffee, bananas), bauxite mining
Tourism Hotspots: Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril, Port Antonio
Famous Foods: Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish (national dish), patties, bammy
Sports & Achievements:
National Sport: Cricket
Popular Sport: Track and field (home to Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest sprinter)
Olympic Success: Dominates sprinting events
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