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Jamaica

Brief History of Jamaica

Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is an island founded by Christopher Columbus in 1494.  In 1655 the British captured Jamaica. August 6, 1962 Jamaica gained independence from Great Britain in 1962 and is member of the Commonwealth countries. Jamaica has a multi-racial heritage with people from Africa, China, East India, and Europe. Jamaica is widely known for its tourism industry and cultural export reggae music.

Jamaica Motto:
Out of Many, One People


Capital:
Kingston

Language:
English

People:
More than 90% Black African or mixed black African and European (Afro-European) ancestry. Minority groups include Asians, most of whom are Chinese and Indians; Europeans; and Syrians.

Population:
2.7 million (July 2005 est)

Religion:
Christianity

Exports:
Bauxite, alumina, sugar, bananas, rum

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