JAMAICA PRESENTATION

JAMAICA

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GEOGRAPHY

The country of Jamaica is a West Indian island located in the Caribbean Sea. It’s the third largest island of the Greater Antilles.

The island is mountainous and tropical with beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Jamaica is subject to several earthquakes. Late summer and early autumn is hurricane season.

History

The indigenous people, the Tainos, originating in South America, settled on the Island between 4000 and 1000 B.C. In 1494 the Spanish invaded and the Taino people were enslaved. When the british overruled, many of the Tainos had escaped enslavement. Jamaica gained independence on august 6, 1962

FLAG

The Jamaican flag is made up of 3 colors:• green = for the lush vegetation• black = symbolizes hardships• gold = for the golden sunshine

The population of Jamaica is predominately black. The majority of the population are descendents of the African slaves who worked the sugar plantations during the first 200 years of british rule. English is the official language.

POPULATION

RELIGION

Christianity is the predominant religion. Rastafarians constitute one of the most famous religious groups.

music

The music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres. Jamaica’s music culture is a fusion of elements from the United States, Africa and Caribbean Islands. The main exponent of reggae music is Bob Marley.

Redemption song - bob marley

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds."

dance

Dance has always been important to Jamaican culture. Styles of dance in this country fall under three major categories: African derived, European derived and Creole. Dance is often used in Jamaica to enhance Christian religious celebrations or is associated with Christian holidays.

It is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. Kingston was founded in 1692 as a place for survivors of the earthquake that destroyed Port Royal.

KINGSTON

Devon House

It is the home of George Stiebel and presents a unique opportunity for multiple experiences in a center of excellence.

Trench Town Culture Yard

Bob Marley Museum

It's the world-famous reggae star's home, displaying Marley's guitar and other artifacts.

It is a museum and was the home of Bob Marley when he first came to Kingston.

negril

Negril is a small but widely dispersed beach resort town. Seven Mile Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean and the best beach in Jamaica.

Typical dishes

Jamaican Patty

Curry goat, rice and peas

Jerk chicken

SPANISH TOWN

OLD IRON BRIDGE

It is a reminder of the deep connections between the Industrial Revolution and Caribbean colonial slavery.

St Jago de la Vega Cathedral

It was built in 1714, this is the oldest Anglican cathedral in the Caribbean.