Jamaica is a Caribbean island surrounded by water that was a British colony and is now an independent nation. It has a population of around 3 million people and a capital city of Kingston. Jamaica is known for its beaches, waterfalls, reggae music, and success in sports like bobsledding and athletics. The island has a tropical climate and the culture reflects influences from its colonial history and the African heritage of many residents.
2. Introduction Culture Geography Climate Beaches Waterfalls Clubs Hotels Kingston Blue Mountains Ocho Rios Negril Montego Bay Jamaica Land of wood and water Bye Bye Sunrise to Sunset
3. Introduction Map Caribbean Sea Island Surrounded Water English Speaking Parishes Size 40 times smaller than Air Jamaica Aeroplane Direct flights
4. Kingston Capital Buildings Commercial District Shopping Centre Spanish Embassy Hotels Offices Natural Harbour Airport Strip
7. People Miss World 1963 Miss Jamaica 2007 Miss World 1993 Miss Jamaica 1977 Zahra Redwood Miss World 1976 Carole Joan Crawford Cindy Breakspeare Lisa Hanna Sandra Kong
8. Bob Reggae Musician Wife Sons Daughter Religion Beliefs Rastafarian Christian Methodists Baptists Roman Catholics Anglicans
9. Sports Bobsled Winter Olympics Football Athletics Cricket World Cup Jamaican bobsled team 1988 Olympics Winter Games in Calgary, Canada.
10. Politics & Government parliamentary democracy constitution of 1962 Independence Chief of State British Sovereign Governor-general Prime Minister 2 Parties
11. Symbols Fruit – Ackee National Heroes Coat of Arms Hummingbirds Doctor Bird Money Bills & Coins Flag National Anthem Prayer Hardship Land is Green Sunshine