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Fun facts about Jamaica

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Fun facts about Jamaica

Sports

Bobsleight

In 1988, Jamaica was the first tropical country to send a bobsledding team to the Winter Olympics

The fastest man in the world!

Jamaica is the home of the fastest man in the world: Usain Bolt

History

History

Jamaica was claimed by Spain after Christopher Columbus landed there in 1494. It then came under English rule in 1655 before gaining independence in 1962.

History

Jamaica was claimed by Spain after Christopher Columbus landed there in 1494. It then came under English rule in 1655 before gaining independence in 1962.

The country has a population of 2.89 millions. The capital and largest city in Jamaica is Kingston.

Nature

Hurricanes

Jamaica has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humid weather. Hurricanes are frequent in Jamaica.

The Blue Mountains

The longest mountain range in Jamaica is called the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point on the island at 2256 metres

Snakes

There are 8 different kinds of native snakes in Jamaica but they are not poisonous

Music

Bob Marley

The famous reggae musician Bob Marley is from Jamaica. Reggae music was invented there.

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