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Jamaica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba and west of Haiti. It has a population that is predominantly of African descent along with smaller Indian, Chinese, European communities. Jamaica gained independence from British rule in 1962. The official language is English but Jamaican Patois is more commonly spoken. Popular music genres include reggae, dancehall and ska. Tourism is an important part of the economy, focused on attractions like beaches, waterfalls and the Bob Marley Museum.

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Jamaica
IntroductionThe purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of Jamaica and Jamaican culture.
GeographyThe country of Jamaica is a West Indian island located near the center of the Caribbean Sea. It is among the group of islands that comprise the Greater Antilles (the others are Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico) and is the largest of the Englishspeaking islands in the region.Jamaica is 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti.3
GeographyApproximately the size of Connecticut, Jamaica has an area of 4,411 square miles and is 146 miles long. The breadth of the island varies from 22 miles at its narrowest point to 51 miles at the widest. Rugged chains of mountains extend from east to west. The Blue Mountains include the highest point on the island, a summit of 7,402 feet. Low elevations form a costal belt around the island but approximately two thirds of the landmass lies 1000 feet above sea level.4
Jamaica Map
HistoryEarly settlers were the ArawaksIn 1494 Columbus claimed the island for SpainIn 1665, the British drove out the Spaniards and the island was ceded under the Treaty of Madrid. In 1834, slavery was abolishedIndependence from British rule August 6, 1962
Flag of JamaicaThe Jamaican flag is made up of 3 colors: Green, Black, Gold. Black symbolizes hardships. Gold for the golden sunshine and green for the lush vegetation of the island.
Jamaican GovernmentExecutive BranchQueen Elizabeth IIGovernor GeneralLegislative BranchSenateHouse of RepresentativesJudicial BranchSupreme CourtCourt of AppealsPolitical PartiesJamaica Labor Party (JLP)National Democratic Movement (NDM)Peoples National Party (PNP)Prime Minister Bruce Golding
Jamaican peopleThe vast majority are of African descent, but there are well established, but small, Indian, Chinese, Arab, and European communities as well. Jamaican culture is a particular synthesis of all these cultures. Ethnic groups:Black 90.9%, East Indian 1.3%, white 0.2%, Chinese 0.2%, mixed 7.3%, other 0.1%
EmigrationMany Jamaicans have emigrated to other countries, especially to the United Kingdom, the United States, and to Canada.
Crime in JamaicaJamaica has the 3rdhighest murder rate in the world.Jamaica Crime Statistics for the Year 2010:
Life Expectancy & Infant Mortality RateMale Life Expectancy72 Years Female Life Expectancy77 YearsInfant Mortality Rate15.6 per 1,000 live births
Economy of Jamaica
RELIGIONJamaicans are predominately Christian with small numbers of Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Bahai and Afro-Caribbean religious groups.Rastafarians constitute one of the most famous religious groups. The Guinness Book of World Records determined Jamaica to have the most churches persquaremile of any place on the planet.
LanguageThe official language of Jamaica is English. Jamaicans primarily speak an English-African Creole language known as Jamaican Patois/Patwa, which has become known widely through the spread of Reggae music. Jamaican Patois had formed from West African, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Native American words mixed in with English, as well as other influences such as from the Irish.Table 1. Difference of Spellings in British Creole and Standard English
WeatherIn winter, the average temperature is 75 degrees; in summer it's about 80. Year-round, temperatures are usually five to 10 degrees cooler in the mountain. The rainiest months are generally May/June and October-December. Jamaica is in the hurricane belt with hurricane season being June through November. The most active months are typically August and September.
Education in JamaicaLiteracy rate is 87.9% for general population Males literacy rate is 84.1Females literacy rate is 91.6 Educational Systembased on British systemLevel of education for individuals with disabilities 75% Primary level as highest level of education10% Secondary education0.4% University education(based on 2004 statistics from World Fact Book-Jamaica)Total number of individuals with disability 111,114They are taughtSpanishin school from primary school, about 4045% of educated people in Jamaica knows some form of Spanish.
Jamaican MusicThe music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such as mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall.
Sports in JamaicaJamaicansportshave always been a strong part of Jamaican culture. The most popular sport in Jamaica Soccer/Football.
Jamaican cuisineJamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, spices and influences from the indigenous people on the island, and the Spanish, British, Africans, Indians, and Chinese who have inhabited the island. It is also influenced by the crops introduced into the island from tropical Southeast Asia. Jerk chickenAckee and saltfishOxtail and rice and peasCurry goat and rice and peasJamaican patty
Popular Jamaican DrinksRed StripeCarrot JuiceD&G CREAM SODA 12 OZ.(Pepsi)Jamaican Rum PunchBiggaIrish Moss
FAMOUS TOWNS AND CITIES OF JAMAICAMONTEGO BAY (MoBay)NEGRILKINGSTON (capital)OCHO RIOS (Ochee)
Famous tourist attractions and things to do in JamaicaBob Marley museumRose Hall Great HouseHorseback RidingRiver raftingDunn's River FallsZip-line
Jamaican Dollars and Coins
National symbolsNational TreeNational BirdNational MottoRed-billed Streamer tailBlue MahoeNational FlowerNational FruitOut of Many, One PeopleLignum vitaeAckee
National HolidaysIndependence Day is the most celebrated event (August 6, 1962)National Heroes Day (October 17)ChristmasNew YearsEasterLabor Day26
Jamaican Culture And Jamaican TraditionsJamaican culture is defined as the origin of its entire population. The Jamaican culture is mixed as most of the society is ethnically diverse. There are several nations and peoples, the majority are African, then Indian and Chinese, then the minority being European. There is a North American contingent but they did not contribute to the origin and main stream Jamaican society.
ConclusionJamaica is a well known island for vacationing for many reasons. Its beautiful beaches, colorful people and the relaxed way of life are just a few of the reasons to keep you coming back.
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Jamaica and Jamaican culture

  • 2. IntroductionThe purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of Jamaica and Jamaican culture.
  • 3. GeographyThe country of Jamaica is a West Indian island located near the center of the Caribbean Sea. It is among the group of islands that comprise the Greater Antilles (the others are Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico) and is the largest of the Englishspeaking islands in the region.Jamaica is 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti.3
  • 4. GeographyApproximately the size of Connecticut, Jamaica has an area of 4,411 square miles and is 146 miles long. The breadth of the island varies from 22 miles at its narrowest point to 51 miles at the widest. Rugged chains of mountains extend from east to west. The Blue Mountains include the highest point on the island, a summit of 7,402 feet. Low elevations form a costal belt around the island but approximately two thirds of the landmass lies 1000 feet above sea level.4
  • 6. HistoryEarly settlers were the ArawaksIn 1494 Columbus claimed the island for SpainIn 1665, the British drove out the Spaniards and the island was ceded under the Treaty of Madrid. In 1834, slavery was abolishedIndependence from British rule August 6, 1962
  • 7. Flag of JamaicaThe Jamaican flag is made up of 3 colors: Green, Black, Gold. Black symbolizes hardships. Gold for the golden sunshine and green for the lush vegetation of the island.
  • 8. Jamaican GovernmentExecutive BranchQueen Elizabeth IIGovernor GeneralLegislative BranchSenateHouse of RepresentativesJudicial BranchSupreme CourtCourt of AppealsPolitical PartiesJamaica Labor Party (JLP)National Democratic Movement (NDM)Peoples National Party (PNP)Prime Minister Bruce Golding
  • 9. Jamaican peopleThe vast majority are of African descent, but there are well established, but small, Indian, Chinese, Arab, and European communities as well. Jamaican culture is a particular synthesis of all these cultures. Ethnic groups:Black 90.9%, East Indian 1.3%, white 0.2%, Chinese 0.2%, mixed 7.3%, other 0.1%
  • 10. EmigrationMany Jamaicans have emigrated to other countries, especially to the United Kingdom, the United States, and to Canada.
  • 11. Crime in JamaicaJamaica has the 3rdhighest murder rate in the world.Jamaica Crime Statistics for the Year 2010:
  • 12. Life Expectancy & Infant Mortality RateMale Life Expectancy72 Years Female Life Expectancy77 YearsInfant Mortality Rate15.6 per 1,000 live births
  • 14. RELIGIONJamaicans are predominately Christian with small numbers of Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Bahai and Afro-Caribbean religious groups.Rastafarians constitute one of the most famous religious groups. The Guinness Book of World Records determined Jamaica to have the most churches persquaremile of any place on the planet.
  • 15. LanguageThe official language of Jamaica is English. Jamaicans primarily speak an English-African Creole language known as Jamaican Patois/Patwa, which has become known widely through the spread of Reggae music. Jamaican Patois had formed from West African, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Native American words mixed in with English, as well as other influences such as from the Irish.Table 1. Difference of Spellings in British Creole and Standard English
  • 16. WeatherIn winter, the average temperature is 75 degrees; in summer it's about 80. Year-round, temperatures are usually five to 10 degrees cooler in the mountain. The rainiest months are generally May/June and October-December. Jamaica is in the hurricane belt with hurricane season being June through November. The most active months are typically August and September.
  • 17. Education in JamaicaLiteracy rate is 87.9% for general population Males literacy rate is 84.1Females literacy rate is 91.6 Educational Systembased on British systemLevel of education for individuals with disabilities 75% Primary level as highest level of education10% Secondary education0.4% University education(based on 2004 statistics from World Fact Book-Jamaica)Total number of individuals with disability 111,114They are taughtSpanishin school from primary school, about 4045% of educated people in Jamaica knows some form of Spanish.
  • 18. Jamaican MusicThe music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such as mento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall.
  • 19. Sports in JamaicaJamaicansportshave always been a strong part of Jamaican culture. The most popular sport in Jamaica Soccer/Football.
  • 20. Jamaican cuisineJamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, spices and influences from the indigenous people on the island, and the Spanish, British, Africans, Indians, and Chinese who have inhabited the island. It is also influenced by the crops introduced into the island from tropical Southeast Asia. Jerk chickenAckee and saltfishOxtail and rice and peasCurry goat and rice and peasJamaican patty
  • 21. Popular Jamaican DrinksRed StripeCarrot JuiceD&G CREAM SODA 12 OZ.(Pepsi)Jamaican Rum PunchBiggaIrish Moss
  • 22. FAMOUS TOWNS AND CITIES OF JAMAICAMONTEGO BAY (MoBay)NEGRILKINGSTON (capital)OCHO RIOS (Ochee)
  • 23. Famous tourist attractions and things to do in JamaicaBob Marley museumRose Hall Great HouseHorseback RidingRiver raftingDunn's River FallsZip-line
  • 25. National symbolsNational TreeNational BirdNational MottoRed-billed Streamer tailBlue MahoeNational FlowerNational FruitOut of Many, One PeopleLignum vitaeAckee
  • 26. National HolidaysIndependence Day is the most celebrated event (August 6, 1962)National Heroes Day (October 17)ChristmasNew YearsEasterLabor Day26
  • 27. Jamaican Culture And Jamaican TraditionsJamaican culture is defined as the origin of its entire population. The Jamaican culture is mixed as most of the society is ethnically diverse. There are several nations and peoples, the majority are African, then Indian and Chinese, then the minority being European. There is a North American contingent but they did not contribute to the origin and main stream Jamaican society.
  • 28. ConclusionJamaica is a well known island for vacationing for many reasons. Its beautiful beaches, colorful people and the relaxed way of life are just a few of the reasons to keep you coming back.