Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests, and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer. Jamaica is a constitutional parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm. The Chief of the state is the British monarch, represented by the Governor-General, and the head of government is the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands, and the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea. Situated 90 miles south of Cuba, 600 miles south of Florida, USA, and 100 miles southwest of Haiti, Jamaica is approximately 146 miles long, 51 miles wide, and has an area of 4,411 square miles. Jamaica is the cultural capital of the Caribbean. Visit Jamaica to experience live reggae music, street dances, festivals, carnival, and much more. The warm Caribbean weather and occasional liquid sunshine make for an enjoyable holiday. The name Jamaica is derived from Xaymaca, the Taíno-Arawak name for the island, which translates, as ‘isle of springs’. Jamaica was charted by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage and the first Europeans to arrive on the island were the Spanish in 1509. Jamaica is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The current government was created in 1962 with the adoption of Jamaica’s first independent constitution. Jamaica is also well-known for its sports, domestic and international. Despite being a fairly small country (it’s only the fourth-largest in the Caribbean) Jamaica performs very well in regional and global sports. The country has produced many talented boxers, cricket players, soccer players, and more. The nation’s track athletes are its top performers, making routine appearances in international competitions. The birth of the Jamaican bobsled team is especially well-known in the international community, thanks in part to the Disney movie Cool Runnings.
















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