Jamaica

Formation

Aug 6, 1962

Capital

Kingston

Population

2.828 million (2021)

Jamaica

About

An island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. After more than three centuries of British rule, it gained its independence in 1962. The country remains part of the Commonwealth.

Trivia

It is famous as the birthplace of reggae music. Its resources include coffee, papaya, bauxite, gypsum, limestone, and sugar cane. Ackee and Saltfish is the country’s national dish.

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