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By Callum Byrne
Jamaica
Jamaica is a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. It is the third largest island in the area. The capital and largest city of Jamaica is Kingston.
More than 90 percent of Jamaica's people have African and European [Afro European] ancestry.
The country's minority groups include Asians, most of whom are Chinese and Indian Europeans. Numerous Chinese and Syrians also operate businesses . Large numbers of people of African and south Asian ancestry work as farm labourers.
The country's minority groups include Asians, most of whom are Chinese and Indian Europeans. Numerous Chinese and Syrians also operate businesses . Large numbers of people of African and south Asian ancestry work as farm labourers.
Language
English is the official language . However many of the people speak their
own form of English. It is different from the English spoken by Americans and English people.
own form of English. It is different from the English spoken by Americans and English people.
History of Jamaica
Arawak Indians lived in Jamaica when Christopher Columbus
arrived there in 1494. The Spaniards controlled Jamaica until
the mid-1600's when the British took over. Jamaica became
independent in 1963.
arrived there in 1494. The Spaniards controlled Jamaica until
the mid-1600's when the British took over. Jamaica became
independent in 1963.
Famous Jamaican people
Bob Marley. 06 February 1945. Usain Bolt. (Olympic athlete) 21 August 1986. Buju Banton. (Jamaican musician) 15 July 1973. Grace Jones. 19 May 1948. Marcus Garvey. (Political leader) 17 August 1887. Sean Paul. (Jamaican hip-hop artist) 09 January 1973. Vybz Kartel. (Songwriter) Sean Kingston. (Singer- ...
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