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Jamaican Facts
| Capital City | Kingston |
| Nationality | Jamaican(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Independence | August 6th, 1962 |
| National Holiday | Independence Day |
| National Flower | Lignum Vitae tree |
| National Bird | Doctor Bird |
| National Fruit | Ackee |
| National Tree | Blue Mahoe |
| National Dish | Ackee and Saltfish |
| Area | 10,991 sq. km. (4,244 sq. mi.) |
| Population: | 2,652,443 |
| Ethnic Groups | African, East Indian, Chinese, White, Mixed and Other |
| Religions | Anglican, Baptist, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Rastafarian |
| Government Type | Parliamentary Democracy |
| Governor General | Sir Howard Cooke |
| Prime Minister | Percival James Patterson |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Seymour Mullings |
| International Airports | Norman Manley International and Sangster International |
| Telephone Code | 876 |
| Time Zone | GMT – 5 hours |
1 comment January 12, 2008
Weather in Jamaica
The northern mountain slopes shelter Kingston and the south coast from the worst of torrential Caribbean rain so there’s little chance of cancelled limbo marathons. What rain it does have is moderate and fairly consistent throughout the year; there is slightly more between May and November and it is usually concentrated over a few days. So unless you happen upon a hurricane, a year of day-to-day sweet tropical 30°C (86°F) days and 20°C (68°F) nights await you.
Add comment January 12, 2008
Jamaica, a year round destination!
Come and Visit Jamaica, one of the most beautiful of the Caribbean islands. Jamaica is known for it’s sun-drenched beaches, warm tropical breezes and rich cultural heritage.
Jamaica is a year-round destination. Tourism’s peak season runs from mid-December to mid-April, when hotel prices are highest. Many hotels charge peak-season rates during Christmas and Easter.
Add comment January 6, 2008
