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    2 days ago · Jamaica (/ dʒ ə ˈ m eɪ k ə / ⓘ jə-MAY-kə; Jamaican Patois: Jumieka [dʒʌˈmie̯ka]) is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola —of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean . [9]

  2. 3 days ago · Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.

  3. The Island of Jamaica is perhaps best noted for its lush and scenic tropical beauty: the rugged spine of blue-green mountains rising to 7,400 feet; warm, clear Caribbean waters, with exciting underwater reefs; and the picture-postcard north coast, with its white-sand beaches.

  4. Jul 15, 2024 · Jamaica is a tropical paradise nestled in the Caribbean Sea, renowned worldwide for its stunning beaches, flavorsome cuisine, and vibrant music culture. It offers an all-encompassing experience for tourists, from lazing around on resplendent beaches to hiking up the scenic trails of its lush rainforests.

  5. Jul 4, 2024 · Are the rhythmic beats of reggae, the allure of pristine beaches, and the tales of pirate legends beckoning you? Dive into the heart of the Caribbean with Jamaica, an island that seamlessly blends rich history with vibrant modernity.

  6. 1 day ago · Jamaica - Colonialism, Slavery, Independence: The following history of Jamaica focuses on events from the time of European contact. For treatments of the island in its regional context, see West Indies and history of Latin America.

  7. Jul 9, 2024 · 1. Jamaica is an island nation located in the West Indies of the Caribbean. 2. Jamaica is the third largest island of the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola. 3. The original inhabitants of Jamaica were indigenous peoples from South America. Most renowned were the Arawaks and the Taínos, who settled on the island around AD 700–800.