By: NathalieAnd Josie

Capital: Kingston

Major Cities:

Negril, Montego Bay, Discovery Bay, Ochos Rios, Port Antinio, Black River, Mandeville, May Pen, Spanish Town, Port more, Alligator Pond, Port Esquivel, Mount Bay, Rocky point

Population: 2,758,124

Languages spoken: Patois, English, Creole

Government:

The prime minister is Bruce Golding, and thegovernor is Patrick Allen.

Money/Currency: Jamaican dollars

Climate/weather/tempature:

Most of the country is hot all year around, but the blue mountains are much more cooler, December, January, February, are the coolest months of the year. A rainy season from June to November a tropical climate.

Landforms/names/locations:Hills, mountains, rivers, streams, waterfalls, beaches, shores, black river, rio cabre, rio grande, water slides in montego bay.

Transportation: Cars, boats, bikes, walking, planes, trains.

Plants: Bananas, coconuts, flowers, papayas, pomegranate, pop chow, cola nut or buzy nut, cane, scotch bonnet peppers, cashew, bread, fruit, cerasee.

Landmarks: Library, Blue mountain peak, museums, art galleries, john crow mountains, don figuero mountains, rio grande.

Natural Resources: Water, Paper, Clay, Oil, Gasoline.

Sports: Golf, tennis, polo, bicycle, racing, cricket, soccer, water sports, horse racing, rafting and mountain climbing.

Holidays/celebrations/festivals: New Years Day, Ash Wednesday, Easter Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

Religions: Jamaicans move at a slower pace then many other people in the world. Perhaps it is just because of the heat or maybe it is just the nature of its people. But nobody seems to rush in jamaica.

Crops Grown:

Bananas ,coconuts ,papayas ,corn ,pepper ,avocado ,Pimento ,ginger ,cinnamon ,and sugar.

Imports:

Clothes ,food ,money ,and electronics.

Exports:

Papayas ,coconuts ,and Jamaican bananas.

Wealthy or Poor?:

Jamaica is wealthy and poor. The wealthy people livein beautiful homes , and the poor people live in shanty townsWhere tiny shacks are crowded together on streets.

Jobs Available:

Cashier ,servant , teacher ,musician ,farmer ,miner ,Tourism ,and a police man.(or woman)

Animals:

Crocodiles ,mongoose ,large lizard ,bat rats ,turtles ,Sharks , and manta rays.

Pollution/Recycling/Waste:

Jamaicans compost ,reduce , reuse ,and recycle.

Continent location:

North America

Countries Nearby:

Haiti ,San Juan ,Cuba ,Bahamas ,and Rum Cay.

Vacation Spots:

Port More ,Montego Bay ,Ocho Rios and Negrill.

A Tradition called “carnival” in April.

Traditions:

Foods/Drinks:

Carrot Juice ,Ginger beer ,Sorell ,Sour sop ,Irish moss ,Sugar ,and water.

Arts/Culture:

Bob Marley music ,banjo ,goatfer ,drums ,fife and Rap music.

Famous People:

Bob Marley ,Mavis Bank ,and Marcus Garvey

Museums:

People Museum.

Books Used:

Jamaica City and Village by Allison Brownie ,Festivals of the world Jamaica By JenniferRozines Roy and Gregory Roy.

History:

Christopher Columbus landed on Jamaica on May 4,1494 at that the island inhabited by Arawack Indians.

Websites Used:

Buzzle.com ,World Book ,State.com ,Grolier.comAnd Kidskonnect.com.