GIAMAICA

jAMAICA

A Commonwealth member

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INDEX

History

ABOUT THE FLAG

Location

TYPICAL DISHES

3 FAMOUS PEOPLE

ABOUT CULTURE

LOCATION

The location of Jamaica

- geography: Jamaica is located in the Caribbean, south of Cuba and west of the island of Hispaniola. - population: There are 2,990,561 inhabitants in Jamaica - ⁠capital: The capital of jamaica is Kingston, the cultural and economic center of the island

history

The Jamaica's history

- first Jamaicans: The first inhabitants of Jamaica were indigenous populations, particularly the Taíno and the Arawak. - ⁠slavery:The English began to import African slaves to work on sugar plantations. It is estimated that between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, around 600,000 African slaves were brought to Jamaica. - They became indipendent on August 6, 1962 - Jamaica became a member of the Commonwealth on August 6, 1962, when it gained independence from the United Kingdom.

About the flag

Black

Green

to represent the richness of vegetation

to represent the giamaican people

Gold

Design

to represent the natural resources

consist in a black diagonal cross that divide the flag in four triangles: 2 gold and 2 green

typical dishes

Jerk chicken

Ackee and Saltfish

Curried Goat

Rice and Peas

Chicken marinated with a blend of spicy seasonings and grilled. It is one of the island's most famous dishes.

A traditional dish made with ackee (a fruit) and salted cod, often served with tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Goat cooked in a rich curry, served with rice and peas or other sides.

Rice cooked with red beans (or peas) and flavored with coconut, herbs, and spices. It is a common side dish in many Jamaican meals.

about culture

MUSIC

⁠RELIGION

LANGUAGE

Reggae is Jamaica's most famous genre and achieved international success in the 1970s thanks to icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff. It is characterized by an offbeat rhythm and a strong bassline, while the lyrics often address social justice, spirituality, and resistance against oppression.

the official language is english but a lot of jamaican talk jamaican patois too

The dominant religion in Jamaica is Christianity, but "Rastafarianism" is also widespread, founded on the belief that Haile Selassie, the Ethiopian emperor, is a messianic figure and the divine incarnation.

SPORT

ATHLETICS

Jamaica is famous for its excellence in athletics, particularly in running. Athletes like Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Veronica Campbell-Brown come from Jamaica.

famous people

Bob marley

Bob Marley was a legendary musician and the most famous reggae performer.

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is a former sprinter, considered the greatest sprinter of all time. Known as "Lightning Bolt," he won eight Olympic gold medals and holds the world records in the 100 and 200 meters.

Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey was a political activist and one of the key leaders of the Pan-African movement. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) to promote Black pride, economic self-sufficiency, and unity among people of African descent worldwide.

CREDITS

Alessio Maio

Walaa Elfadil

Giulia Mosquera