Jamaica 🇯🇲
Jamaica 🇯🇲: capital Kingston, population 3 million, located in North America. Currency: Jamaican Dollar (J$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kingston
- Population: 3 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: English
- Currency: Jamaican Dollar (J$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Jamaica
- Area: 10,991 km² (4,244 sq mi)
- Region: Caribbean
- Island nation
- People: Jamaican
- Internet domain: .jm
Fun Facts About Jamaica
- Birthplace of reggae music and its most famous musician.
- Has produced some of the fastest sprinters in history.
- The Blue Mountains here grow some of the world's most expensive coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica known for?
Jamaica is known for several things — Birthplace of reggae music and its most famous musician; Has produced some of the fastest sprinters in history; The Blue Mountains here grow some of the world's most expensive coffee.
How big is Jamaica?
Jamaica covers about 10,991 square kilometers (4,244 square miles), in the Caribbean region.
Is Jamaica landlocked?
Jamaica is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Jamaica called?
People from Jamaica are called Jamaican.
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
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