Fun facts about Jamaica
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The Indigenous peoples, the Ciboney, called the island Xaymaca, meaning the 'Land of Wood and Water'.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola.
From the “Etymology” section
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Christopher Columbus was the first European to see Jamaica, claiming it for Spain in 1494.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola.
From the “History” section
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The Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) is directly descended from the British Army's West India Regiment.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Jamaica has two cities, with Kingston being the capital and Montego Bay known for tourism.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola.
From the “Geography and environment” section
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Jamaica's first marine park was established in 1992, covering nearly 15 square kilometres.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola.
From the “Geography and environment” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: CaptJayRuffins · CC BY-SA 4.0