FACTS ABOUT JAMAICA
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FACTS ABOUT JAMAICA
1.
In 1994, Jamaica was the first Caribbean
country to launch a website.
2.
In 1688, Jamaica was the first British
colonial territory to establish a postal service.
3.
Jamaica was the first commercial
producer of bananas in the Western world.
4.
Chicken is probably the true favorite
among Jamaican meat eaters.
5.
Jamaica is home to the fastest man in
the world, Usain Bolt.
6.
Jamaica is among the happiest places in
the world.
7.
The island of Jamaica has one of the highest
numbers of churches per capita in the world.
8.
Jamaica is the largest English speaking
island in the Caribbean.
9.
In 1962, Jamaica was the first Caribbean
country to gain independence from the United Kingdom.
10.
Jamaica’s national motto, “Out of Many,
One people,” was made official in 1962.
11.
The national flag of Jamaica is one of
two in the world that have no colors in common with the U.S. flag.
12.
Whenever the tourists leave the country,
they are required to pay a $22 departure tax.
13.
As the base of its economy, tourism is
the most important industry in Jamaica.
14.
In Jamaica, they drive on the left side
of the road.
15.
There are only 8 species of snake
indigenous to Jamaica and none of them are venomous.
16.
Port Royal in Jamaica used to be called
‘The wickedest city on Earth’.
17.
The total population of Jamaica is 2,970,340.
18. The Giant Swallowtail, the world's 2nd
largest butterfly, is found in this country.
19.
Jamaica is the
third largest Caribbean island.
20.
The capital and largest city in Jamaica
is Kingston.
21.
Over 1 million tourists visit Jamaica
every year.
22.
Jamaica has seven national heroes.
23.
The internet country code for Jamaica is
.jm.
24.
Jamaica Imports:
food
and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of
capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, and construction materials.
25.
Jamaica Exports:
alumina,
bauxite, sugar, rum, coffee, yams, beverages, chemicals, apparel, and mineral
fuels.
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