JAMAICA

Population: Jamaica's population is primarily of African or mixed (with Europeans), a descendant of slaves brought to the island between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Among stable minority citizens are Southeast Asian, European and Chinese. About 45% of the population lives in rural areas. The capital:
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. It is located in the southeast of the island and has a population of approximately 577,774 inhabitants (2010) .1 It is located within the parish of Kingston, Surrey County. It has a natural harbor protected by the Palisadoes, a long name for sandbar between Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. The city was founded by the British in 1693 after an earthquake destroyed most of the ancient capital, Port Royal. The city became the seat of the government of Jamaica in1872.

Fun Activities:
Visitors can participate in guided tours, visiting national parks, art galleries, caves and gardens, visit the Bob Marley Museum, relax on a beach, or participate in pleasurable activities like windsurfing, canoeing, diving, golf, hiking in the Blue Mountains and more.

Languages:
The official language of Jamaica is English. Jamaicans primarily speak an English-African Creole language known as Jamaican Patois, which has become known widely through the spread of Reggae music.

Famous People from Jamaica: Asafa Powell, Athletic Sprinter Bob Marley, Reggae Musician

Buju Banton, Reggae DJ "Butch" Stewart, Businessman Carla Campbell, Model Chris Blackwell, President & CEO of Island Records and Palm Pictures, NYC. Claude Mckay, Write Usain bolt Donald Quarrie, Jamaican 200 Metre Gold Medalist Donovan Bailey, Jamaica-Born Canadian, World Champion Sprinter Edward Seaga, Former Prime Minister Edna Manley, Artist/Sculptor Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Musician

Climate: Generally the Jamaican climate is delightful. The average temperature is 77F (25.5C) in the winter months and 82F (28C) in the summer, but the island's climate is strongly affected by the sea, which can produce cloud cover, rain and wind, and have a sudden effect on temperatures. Legends: A duppy is a restless spirit. Good duppies are usually deceased family and friends who "dream you" (appear to you in a dream), in order to give

advice or information. Bad duppies are able to do harm, and can be set on someone by using obeah