Jamaicans - Wikipedia
WEBJamaicans are the citizens of Jamaica and their descendants in the Jamaican diaspora. The vast majority of Jamaicans are of Sub-Saharan African descent, with minorities of Europeans, Indians, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and others of mixed ancestry.
Jamaica - Afro-Caribbean, Maroons, Taino | Britannica
WEBSep 21, 2024 — Population: (2024 est.) 2,753,000. Head Of State: British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Sir Patrick Linton Allen. Form Of Government: constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses (Senate [21 1]; House of Representatives [63]) Recent News.
Jamaica | History, Population, Flag, Map, Capital, & Facts
WEB5 days ago — Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.
Jamaica Factsheet - The World Factbook
WEBNative Taino inhabited Jamaica for centuries before Spanish settlement early in the 16th century. England seized the island in 1655 and established a plantation economy based on sugar, cocoa, and coffee. Jamaica gained full independence in 1962.
A overview of the Jamaican people and culture.
WEBToday, 92% of Jamaica’s residents are of Black African descent. East Indians and African-East Indians make up about 3.4% of the population, while Caucasians represent about 3.2%. Chinese and African-Chinese residents compose a little over 1% of the population.
Jamaica - Wikipedia
WEBWith 2.8 million people, [10] [11] Jamaica is the third most populous Anglophone country in the Americas (after the United States and Canada), and the fourth most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the country's capital and largest city.
Jamaica - Music, Cuisine, Religion | Britannica
WEB5 days ago — Jamaica - Music, Cuisine, Religion: Jamaica’s cultural development has been deeply influenced by British traditions and a search for roots in folk forms. The latter are based chiefly on the colourful rhythmic intensity of the island’s African heritage.
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