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Jamaica is an island country, situated south of Cuba, the third largest island of the Greater Antilles in the West Indies.
The terrain is mountainous, except for several tracts of lowlands in the southern coastal area.
The principal range, situated in the eastern section of the island, is the Blue Mountains, of which Blue Mountain Peak (7,402 ft) is the highest point on the island.
A series of lesser mountains, many with transverse spurs, extends generally west to the extremity of the island, surmounting an extensive plateau, and thermal springs occur in various areas.
No other volcanic phenomena are apparent, but the island is subject to severe earthquakes. Many small rivers, not navigable, traverse the island.
From each glorious morning sunrise to the iridescence of the sunset, Jamaica presents a magnificent kaleidoscope of color and beauty that has made the island the most precious jewel in the Caribbean. It is a land of warm and welcoming people, inspiring scenery and so many unique and engaging ways to experience it; you’ll want to come back again and again.
Here is some information we hope will help you to explore Jamaica.
Montego Bay
On Jamaica’s northwest coast, Montego Bay is the essence of the complete resort where flowering trees, velvety meadows and palm-covered hills edge a turquoise sea and bleached white beaches.
Montego Bay, or Mo Bay as it is popularly known, is deservedly one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Over the years it has attracted the rich and the famous and has been the haunt of royalty.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or \"Ochee\" as it is known locally, is the second major tourist town on the north coast with a wide range of accomodation, excellent beaches, airstrip and modern cruise facilities. Each year it attracts more than 700,000 tourists.
One of Jamaica’s most famous sons is celebrated in the tiny village of Nine Miles during the first week of February, when official birthday celebrations for reggae legend Bob Marley, who was born and is buried there, attract hundreds of visitors.
Negril
Negril was \'discovered\' by the hippies who set up a colony in the 1960s. This town has a laid back attitude, which is complemented by some of the world\'s most beautiful beaches. Its waters offer world-class diving and a wealth of watersports.
A stunning white sand beach hugs the Caribbean for almost seven miles in Negril, the capital of casual at Jamaica’s western edge.
Only an hour and a half’s drive from Montego Bay, laid-back is a way of life in this sunny resort town, which retains the sleepy tropical charm that first attracted seekers of sun and solitude three decades ago.
Mandeville
Mandeville is the chief town of Manchester parish, Jamaica\'s mountain resort, the island\'s largest hill town and the fifth largest urban centre. Only 64 miles away from Kingston, Mandeville has a charm - and a climate - all of its own, as if it has been sheltered against all developments in the capital.
Kingston
Kingston is the capital and the commercial, administrative and cultural heart of the island. It is the largest English speaking city in the Caribbean, has the seventh largest natural harbour in the world, and lies on a wide plain with the sea to the south and the St. Andrew Mountain as it backdrop to the north.
Port Antonio
Port Antonio is on the the island\'s northcoast and is a charming blend of old and new. It was Jamaica\'s first tourist resort, and is a favourite resort for writers and artists. Robin Moore is said to have written the \'French Connection\' while sitting under a mango tree in his yard. |
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+-History of Jamaica : Jamaica History Information is for users's wanting the most complete Jamaica Histrory Information on the web - Everything you want to know about the history of Jamaica is here, and more - Kingston is the Capital - Montego Bay - Ocho Rios - Negril - Mandeville - Port Antonio. Prior to the arrival of Columbus in 1494, Jamaica was inhabited by Arawaks, living in simple communities based on fishing, hunting, and small scale cultivation of cassava. The impact of the contact with the Spanish was traumatic, and these communities disappeared in 70-80 years
+-People of Jamaica : It is estimated that more than two million Jamaicans reside in America. As a result, the Jamaican people are quite aware of many aspects of American culture. While in some ways they try to be like the Americans, the preference is to maintain their own identity through culture and customs
+-Jamaican Food and Cuisine : Rich and spicy as the pepperpot soup that originated with the Taino Indians, Jamaican cooking is a culinary melting pot that combines a hint of Spanish, a dash of English and a heaping teaspoon of Indian and Chinese with a cup or two of African ingredients to serve up the Caribbean's most creative cuisine
+-Transportation Information in Jamaica : There are plenty of ways to get to and around the island of Jamaica. Here is a list of some of the airlines and cruise lines serving Jamaica
+-Map of Jamaica : Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands and the largest of the English-speaking Caribbean islands
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+-Foreign Embassies and High Commissions in Jamaica : The following is a short directory of the Embassies, Consulates, and Foreign Government Representatives in Jamaica. Please note that Jamaica's telephone area code is 876
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+-Jamaica Visa Requirements : All US visitors, 16 years and older, must present a valid passport (or a passport that has expired for a period not exceeding one year provided that US immigration will re-admit such person on the expired passport) or an original birth certificate (with raised seal), naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship along with a valid, state-issued photo ID
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