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	Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 240 kilometers in length and as much as 80 kilometers in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
		Jamaica slowly gained increasing independence from the United Kingdom, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in the Federation of the West Indies, a federation between all the British West Indies.
		Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and Anglo-Irish cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out as an identifiable community by the Spanish between their settlement of the island in 1511 and the English conquest of 1655.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamaica (2677 words)

	Geography of Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jamaica lies 145 kilometers south of Cuba and 160 kilometers west of Haiti.
		With an area of 10,911 square kilometers, Jamaica is the largest island of the Commonwealth Caribbean and the third largest of the Greater Antilles, after Cuba and Hispaniola.
		Jamaica and the other islands of the Antilles evolved from an arc of ancient volcanoes that rose from the sea billions of years ago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Jamaica (1215 words)

	JAMAICA - LoveToKnow Article on JAMAICA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pimento (peculiar to Jamaica) is indigenous, and furnishes the allspice.
		Jamaica continued to be governed by military authority until 1661, when Colonel DOyley was appointed captain-general and governorin-chief with an executive council, and a constitution was introduced resembling that of England.
		Jamaica soon became the chief resort of the buccaneers, who not infrequently united the characters of merchant or planter with that of pirate or privateer.
	98.1911encyclopedia.org /J/JA/JAMAICA.htm (4466 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Jamaica
		Jamaica, being a tropical island, was formerly looked on as injurious as a residence to the inhabitants of northern latitudes.
		Jamaica was ceded to England by the treaty of Madrid in 1670.
		In 1894 the care of the Jamaica mission was transferred to the Maryland-New York province of the Society, from the English province which had served it from the year 1855.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/08270a.htm (4889 words)

	Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		He described Jamaica as, “the fairest island eyes have beheld; mountainous and the land seems to touch the sky....and full of valleys and fields and plains” (Roberts, 141).
		The mongoose, the best-known of Jamaica’s wild animals, was introduced from India towards the end of the nineteenth century in attempt to control rats in the sugar cane fields.
		Jamaica has mosquitos whose population has been controlled to some extent since the mystery of yellow fever was solved.
	www.uvm.edu /~rmuir/Geography.html (849 words)

	Jamaica Geography
		Jamaica is a nation in the West Indies, and the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea.
		Jamaica is a 146 mile long island with 4411 square miles of lush island.
		Jamaica is believed to have been formed from volcanoes billions of years ago.
	www.jamaicantastebuds.com /?pageid=6961 (392 words)

	JAMAICA INFO
		Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, measuring 146 miles at its widest point.
		The population of Jamaica was 2.4 million in 1990, with an average annual rate of growth of 1.1% from 1980 to 1990.
		The people of Jamaica have emerged from a historical process in which peoples of all the continents were brought together within a well-defined social hierarchy.
	www.jamaica-links.com /jamaica-info/jamaica-info.html (473 words)

	Jamaica : QuicklyFind Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica separated from the federation in 1962 and is now a completely sovereign nation.
		Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy, the head of state being the monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
		Jamaica is almost entirely fl, with the majority of the population being descendants of African-imported slaves.
	www.quicklyfind.com /info/Jamaica.htm (702 words)

	Profile of Jamaica
		Jamaica lies 90 miles south of Cuba and 550 miles south of Miami.
		Jamaica has a population of2.5 million people with a population growth rate of 0.8%.
		Jamaica is an independent state, a parliamentary democracy and a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
	www.jiob.org.jm /conference/profile.htm (293 words)

	Jamaica Geography - Mountains, Rivers and Beaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The island country of Jamaica is the third largest island of the Greater Antilles of the West Indies, (about the size of Connecticut in the United States).
		Jamaica belongs to the Central American region of the Western Hemisphere.
		Jamaica is the only place where the fruit is generally recognised as an edible crop, although the plant has been introduced into most of the other Caribbean islands.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/jamaica/jamaicageography.htm (1087 words)

	My Jamaica
		Jamaica is about the size of Connecticut in the United States.
		Jamaica is one of the three islands in the Northern Caribbean forming the Greater Antilles.
		Jamaica is the island where reggae was born - created by the late, great Bob Marley, one of the island's blessed sons.
	www.angelfire.com /wa/stdiane/jamaica.html (1466 words)

	Facts at a glance Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Arawaks were the first inhabitants of Jamaica, which they called Xaymaca, meaning "isle of springs." In May 1494 the Spanish landed in Montego Bay and later in1510 a permanent Spanish settlement was finally established under the orders of the Spanish governor of the day.
		The population of Jamaica is primarily of African or mixed African-European origin.
		Jamaica's scenic vistas are simply breath taking and there are numerous sights and places of interest to be visited.
	www.welcometothecaribbean.com /Jamaica.htm (656 words)

	Jamaica's Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica, a member of the Greater Antilles, lies 150 kilometers south of Cuba and 160 kilometers west of Haiti.
		Jamaica is a lush tropical island in the heart of the Caribbean.
		Jamaica is also home to more than 3000 varieties of flowers, 800 of which are found only in Jamaica and 200 species of birds, which include the national bird, the Doctor bird.
	www.everytingjamaican.com /jamaica/jamaica/4 (503 words)

	Jamaica on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1494, Jamaica was conquered and settled in 1509 by Spaniards under a license from Columbus's son.
		Jamaica prospered from the wealth brought by buccaneers, notably Sir Henry Morgan, to Port Royal, the capital; in 1692, however, much of the city sank into the sea during an earthquake, and Spanish Town became the new capital.
		The fact that Jamaica received only one third of the representation in the federation, despite its having more than half the land area and population of the grouping, bred resentment; a campaign by the nationalist labor leader Sir Alexander Bustamante led to a 1961 decision, by popular referendum, to withdraw from the federation.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/jamaica_economy.asp (2107 words)

	World InfoZone - Jamaica Information - Page 1
		Jamaica (146 miles long and up to 51 miles wide) is the third largest island in the Caribbean.
		The island of Jamaica is particularly fertile; some of the flora and fauna of Jamaica have been introduced by colonists including the banana, the breadfruit and the mongoose.
		Jamaica is particularly rich in fruit: bananas, pineapples and pawpaws are well known, but also plentiful are the less familiar naseberries, ortaniques and star apples.
	www.worldinfozone.com /country.php?country=Jamaica (714 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica became a member of the Federation of the West Indies in 1958 and self-governing in its internal affairs in 1959.
		In 2004 Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Ivan which led to a number of deaths and damage to infrastructure, housing and the farming community.
		Jamaica has diplomatic relations with most nations and is a member of the United Nations and the Organisation of American States.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1020338002724 (1095 words)

	Jamaica (11/05)
		Jamaica has diplomatic relations with most nations and is a member of the United Nations and the Organization of American States.
		Jamaica is an active member of the British Commonwealth, the Non-Aligned Movement, the G-15, and the G-77.
		Jamaica is a beneficiary of the Cotonou Conventions, through which the European Union (EU) grants trade preferences to selected states in Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2032.htm (2739 words)

	Jamaica
		Over the years Jamaica slowly gained independence from Britain, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in an independent nation called the Federation of the West Indies.
		The climate in Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid weather, although the inlands have a more temperate climate.
		Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and British cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out by the Spanish soon after their arrival in 1494.
	www.aaaah.org /wiki/en/ja/Jamaica.htm (782 words)

	Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica is full of diverse history from its inception as a slave colony to becoming an independent country.
		Jamaica's culture is full of rich and diverse people such as the lady in the market at the left.
		Jamaica is well known for its Reggae music and Rastafarian religion, more information on these topics are available by clicking on the market place picture.
	www.uvm.edu /~rmuir/Jamaica_Homepage.html (146 words)

	Jamaica Tours \| Jamaica Tour Guide \| iExplore.com
		Jamaica has gained a reputation for violence, and there certainly are no-go areas in Kingston, but most Jamaicans are overwhelmingly friendly and fun-loving.
		Many visitors return as they succumb to Jamaica’s charms, the beautiful scenery, the warmth of the people; and of course, wherever you go, there is always music, music, music.
		Jamaica is the third-largest island in the West Indies and is a narrow outcrop of a submerged mountain range.
	www.africa.com /dmap/Jamaica/Overview (285 words)

	Volunteer in Jamaica - Study Abroad and Volunteer Opportunities in Kingston, Jamaica
		The geography of Jamaica is as varied as its people and its rich historical and cultural background.
		Jamaica is connected by culture to Africa, by geography to the Americas, and by history to the British Commonwealth.
		As the national university, it is highly regarded and respected in Jamaica and the Caribbean, preparing students from a wide variety of backgrounds with strong qualifications and skills for entry into the workplace.
	www.ipsl.org /programs/jamaica.html (1523 words)

	Important Facts About Jamaican
		Jamaica is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth.
		Queen Elizabeth II however, is still Queen of Jamaica by tradition and the titular head of state is her representative on the islandâ”the Governor General.
		Geography: Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, measuring 146 miles at its widest point.
	www.mobay.com /facts.htm (727 words)

	Geography (Jamaica)
		Jamaica’s geography is, unlike that on some of its Caribbean neighbors, diverse.
		Although their name may not be as recognized as the Blue Mountains, these landforms rise from the northeast of the island between the Caribbean Sea and the Rio Grande.
		Karst, a limestone terrain marked by sinkholes and underground caverns, is found near the Cockpit Country, the region in the island’s interior that remains as untamed as it was in the days of the Arawaks.
	www.jamaicans.com /tourist/overview/geography.shtml (566 words)

	Reggaeforum.Com/Jamaica Map
		Jamaica lies 90 miles (145 km) south of Cuba and 550 miles (885 km) south of Miami
		Jamaica is 146 miles long and 51 miles wide (just a bit smaller than the state of Connecticut)
		Jamaica is the largest English-speaking and third largest Caribbean island
	www.reggaeforum.com /jamaicamap.htm (87 words)

	Welcome to Jamaica on The Worldwide Traveler
		Located 150 km south of Cuba and near the western tip of Haiti, first a Spanish possession, Jamaica was taken over by the English who retained colonial power for three centuries, from 1655 to 1962.
		Jamaica is the third-largest English-speaking Caribbean island at 4,244 square miles (10,991 square kilometers); the island is 146 miles (235 kilometers) long, with widths varying between 22 miles (35 kilometers) and 51 miles (82 kilometers).
		Jamaica has a lush terrain and a dramatic coastline, with valleys, cliffs, caves, bays, coves, reefs, mineral springs, waterfalls and some 120 natural rivers.
	www.theworldwidegourmet.com /travel/carribean/jamaica (350 words)

	Jamaica
		Jamaica is an island in the West Indies, 90 mi (145 km) south of Cuba and 100 mi (161 km) west of Haiti.
		Jamaica: Government - Government Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy governed under the constitution of 1962.
		Jamaica: Economy - Economy Jamaica's most important export crop is sugarcane, from which rum and molasses are also...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107662.html (730 words)

	Jamaican Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica has huge green mountains and sunny white beaches.
		In most parts of Jamaica, jungles grow very thick and green.
		Jamaica is an island country located in the Caribbean 90 miles south of Cuba.
	www.henry.k12.ga.us /pges/instruction/kid-pages/islands/jamaica/geography.html (60 words)

	Jamaica - Gurupedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba and to the west of
		Over the years Jamaica slowely gained independence from Britain, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in an independent nation called the
		Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy, the head of state being the monarch, currently
	www.gurupedia.com /j/ja/jamaica.htm (666 words)

	Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Almost at the centre of the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica lies 150 kilometres (90 miles) south of Cuba and 160 kilometres (100 miles) west of Haiti, the two nearest countries.
		The closest point to Jamaica in South America is Cartagena in Colombia, a distance of 710 kilometres (445 miles) almost due south The latitude and longitude of the capital, Kingston, are about 18 degrees N and 78 degrees W. Jamaica is the largest of the English Speaking West Indian islands.
		The student of geography will find, nevertheless, that when temperature, soil, vegetation, structure and natural resources are taken into consideration, this semi-tropical island is, from a purely geographical standpoint, an excellent habitation for human beings.
	www.discoverjamaica.com /gleaner/discover/geography/geography.htm (751 words)

	A Virtual Travel to Jamaica - Jamaica Tourism
		Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands, and the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea.
		The Queen is represented in Jamaica by the Governor-General.
		Jamaica's premier library for fostering and promoting the nation's knowledge of its history and heritage.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/jamaica.htm (894 words)

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