Jamaica is a mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea located south of Florida. It has a population of 2.5 million people who primarily speak English. Christianity is the dominant religion and the majority of people are of African descent. The economy relies on agriculture, mining, and tourism. Exports include bauxite, alumina, sugar, and bananas. Culturally, Jamaica is known for its music, especially reggae pioneered by Bob Marley. Sports like athletics and cricket are popular, and Jamaica is renowned for its sprinters like Usain Bolt. The capital and largest city is Kingston.
2. 1.GEOGRAPHY
1.1 Location
Jamaica is a mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea about 600 miles South of Miami,
Florida.
1.2 Climate
The climate in Jamaica is tropical; it’s usually hot and humid, though in the
mountainous areas it can be something fresher.
1.3 Boundaries
It has a length of 240 km and a width of 80 km placed in the Caribbean Sea.
1.4 Capital
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
1.5 Main cities
3. 2. DEMOGRAPHICS
2.1 Population
The population in Jamaica is 2.5 million people.
2.2 Language/s
The official language of Jamaica is English.
2.3 Religion/s
Christianity is the largest religion practiced in Jamaica. The Christian faith won
credibility.
2.4 Ethnic groups
The majority of Jamaica's populations have origins mainly in Africa. Multiracial
Jamaicans form the second largest racial group.
4. 3. ECONOMY
3.1 Currency
The dollar has been the currency of Jamaica since 1969.
3.2 Main economic sectors and industries
Jamaica's economy is mainly agricultural and mining. The main mining products are
alumina and bauxite, since their discovery in 1940. The industry has reached a level
of importance in textiles and footwear.
3.3 Exports
The production of alumina and bauxite is intended for export. Other export items
include sugar, banana, coffee, drinks, tobacco and chemicals.
3.4 Natural resources
Jamaica has natural resources, primarily bauxite, and an ideal climate for agriculture
and tourism.
5. 4. HISTORY
4.1 Brief sumary
Before Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494, the island was m-habited by indigenous.
Their culture included hunting and fishing. Their villages were small and simple
communities. The arrival of the Spanish had a drastic impact and changed everything on
Jamaica. The indigenous communities completely disappeared.
4.2 Main historical figures
Asafa Powell - Athletic Sprinter.
Bob Marley - Reggae musician.
Buju Banton - Reggae DJ
Claude McKay - Writer.
Usain Bolt - Jamaican Sprinter
Sean Paul - Reggae Singer
Claude McKay
Sean Paul
6. 5. CULTURE AND CUSTOMS
5.1 National holidays
-March 8: International Women's Day.
-December 24: Christmas.
-January 31: New Year.
-May 1: International Workers Day.
-November 30: Independence Day.
-January 6: Three Kings Day.
-April 8: Carnival in Jamaica: Carnival fever invades the island for nine days with
parades, dancing...
5.2 Dances
Dance has always been important to Jamaica. Movements often are Christian religious
celebrations, or are associated with Christian holidays. More recently, dances are
associated with the music of Jamaica.
5.3 Traditional dress
The clothes by people of Jamaica are very colorful. Shirts for men and women,
sweatshirts, caps and hats, beachwear are very significant for Jamaica.
7. LANDMARKS
1. Seven Mile Beach:
Located in Negril. An excellent beach on the east coast.
2. Black River Safari:
Located the south coast. There isn’t danger, because everything is made especially for
tourists.
3. Bob Marley Museum:
Located in Kingston. This is the house where the legendary musician lived. Ideal for all
fans of Bob Marley.
4. River Falls:
It is located in Ocho Rios, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Jamaica.
5. Park Holly well:
It is located in the Blue Mountains. It’s a large area for nature lovers.
River Falls, Jamaica
8. 6. FOOD AND DRINK
Some of the popular Jamaican dishes include steamed cabbage, rice with peas and salt
fish (the national dish). An important Jamaican cocktail is banana and orange smoothie.
Recipe banana and orange smoothie
1 ripe banana.
1 tablespoon at honey.
1/2 tablespoon at grated orange peel.
1/2 cup at orange juice.
1 cup of soy milk.
9. 7. MASS MEDIA
7.1 Internet
The most important is the webpage Kingston Times.
7.2 Newspapers
Gleaner is the most important newspaper and it gives people news about the country
and the other countries in the world.
7.3 TV
It has two channels which are CVM Jamaica, TVJ.
7.4 Radio
The most important company gives information about cities in Jamaica such as
Portland, Saint Andrew and Saint Thomas.
Cinema
"The Harder They Come" is a Jamaican crime film 1972, directed by Perry Henzell.
Literature
Claude McKay was a Jamaican writer and poet. His most important books were: "Home
to Harlem" a best-seller that won the Gold Prize for Literature.
10. 8. SPORT AND MUSIC
8.1Sport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By1JQFxfLMM (Usain Bolt)
The sports played in Jamaica are very diverse. They play for fun, relaxation and keeping
in shape. There are lots of sports, but here are some of the most popular played in
Jamaica:
1. Football (soccer): Football has given hope to many of their young people, thanks to
the passion, popularity and fame of their 1998 World Cup Football qualification.
2. Cricket: cricket is a pastime of young and old.
3. Athletics: Jamaica is one of the international competitors in athletics for many years.
Usain Bolt is just one to the world beaters in this sport.
5. Golf: It isn’t one of the most popular sports played in Jamaica but it is creating
interest to tourists.
Usain Bolt Asafa Powell
11. 8.2 Music
The most important of music type in Jamaica is reggae.
The best musicians of reggae were Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse
and Bunny Wailer.
Bob Marley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LanCLS_hIo4 (Three Little Birds – Bob Marley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG1V9bAUBh0 (Is This Love - Bob Marley)
12. END OF THE PROJECT
Raquel Mª
Gloria
Alberto
Alberto
Débora
Mª Nazaret
