GIAMAICA

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jAMAICA

A Commonwealth member

3 FAMOUS PEOPLE

TYPICAL DISHES

ABOUT CULTURE

ABOUT THE FLAG

History

Location

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- 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

The location of Jamaica

LOCATION

- 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.

The Jamaica's history

history

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

Design

to represent the natural resources

Gold

to represent the richness of vegetation

Green

About the flag

to represent the giamaican people

Black

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

Rice and Peas

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

Curried Goat

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

Ackee and Saltfish

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

typical dishes

Jerk chicken

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

LANGUAGE

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.

⁠RELIGION

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.

MUSIC

about culture

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.

ATHLETICS

SPORT

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.

Marcus Garvey

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.

Usain Bolt

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

Bob marley

famous people

Giulia Mosquera

Walaa Elfadil

Alessio Maio