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Jamaica

Jamaica is a compact island of striking contrasts: the Blue Mountains rising steeply from Kingston's humid streets, limestone cliffs dropping into turquoise water, and a musical culture — reggae, dancehall, mento — that has influenced the world far beyond its size. Life here moves between intense heat and sudden tropical downpours, and the smell of jerk smoke is never far from any roadside.

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About Jamaica

Overview

Located in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, Jamaica is an island nation of roughly 10,990 square kilometres. Kingston is the capital and largest city. English is the official language, though Jamaican Patois is the everyday vernacular. The currency is the Jamaican dollar. The island's identity is rooted in Afro-Caribbean heritage, shaped by colonial history and a strong tradition of grassroots cultural expression.

Airports in Jamaica

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Airlines based in Jamaica

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