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world:
Jamaica

Total population: 2 805 651 million people

Jamaica
Jamaica is an island
paradise, located in
the northern
Caribbean,
approximately 145
km south of Cuba
and 160 km west of
Haiti. It has a land
area of 11,000
km/sq.
 Jamaica

Usain Bolt is from Trelawny.

Jamaica

Trelawny
Capital City: Kingston
Population 96 052
 National Symbols
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the strength
and creativity
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Green -hope
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resources.
National Fruit: Ackee Scientific Name:
Blighia Sapida
National Tree: Blue Mahoe
National Flower
L I G N U M V I TA E
The doctor bird or swallow
tail humming bird, is one of
the most outstanding of the
320 species of
hummingbirds. It lives only
in Jamaica.

Bird: Humming Bird or Doctor Bird

 National Symbols
Coat of Arms

The Jamaican
national motto is
‘Out of Many One
People’, based on
the population’s
multi-racial roots.
 Attractions in
Jamaica
Blue Mountains: Where most of
our coffee is grown (best in the
world)
Attractions in
Jamaica
Dolphin Cove
Dunn’s River
Falls, very
famous tourist
attraction,
height 180 feet
or 55 meters.
Attractions in Jamaica

Redemption Song in Emancipation Park

Coronation Market, where most Jamaicans buy fresh
produce.
Attractions in Jamaica:

White Sand Beaches

Attractions in Jamaica

Rafting on the Rio Grande

History, Culture and Reggae Music
 Famous
Jamaicans
Louis Bennett

Cultural Icon

Poet

Song writer
Fastest man
alive: Usain
St. Leo Bolt
 Famous
Jamaicans
ROBERT NESTA "BOB" MARLEY

Musical Icon

King of Reggae

BORN 6 FEBRUARY 1945

NINE MILE, SAINT ANN, JAMAICA

MARLEY LEFT NINE MILE WITH

HIS MOTHER WHEN HE WAS 12
AND MOVED TO TRENCH TOWN,
KINGSTON. 
Jerk
Chicke
n
Cooked
ackee and
saltfish:
National
Dish
 Jerk chicken

Rice and
peas
 Cultural and
Lifestyle

Fried Fish and festivals

Cultural and
Lifestyle

Jelly Coconut and green bananas

Cultural and Lifestyle
BREADFRUIT ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE
Sweet Potato Pudding
Cornmeal Pudding
Jamaican
traditional sorrel
drink, used
mostly at
Christmas time
Sour Sop
Juice
The end, thank you for
listening
 Quiz
What is Jamaica’s national Fruit?

A. Ackee or B. Jelly Coconut

Answer

A. Ackee
Quiz
What colours are in the Jamaica’s National Flag?
A.

Or

B.
Answer
B.
Quiz
True or False

Jamaica is an island like Japan?

Answer

TRUE
 Quiz
Which of these is a traditional Christmas drink in Jamaica?

A. Sour Sop or B. Sorrel

Answer
B. SORREL
Quiz
True or False
Louise Bennett and Bob Marley are both famous people from Jamaica?
Answer

TRUE
Quiz
True or False
Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee is grown here?
Answer

TRUE
Quiz
True or False
This is NOT a Jamaican Symbol?
Answer

False
Quiz
Who is the fastest man in the world?
Answer
U S A I N S T. L E O
B O LT