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Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles. It is located in the Caribbean Sea, about 90 mi south of Cuba and 119 mi west of Hispaniola. It has an area of 4,244 sq mi and an estimated population of 2.8 million as of 2010.
3,979 Questions
Who are the national heroes of Jamaica?
The Jamaican national heroes are Usain Bolt, Shelley Ann-Fraser, Melanie Walker, and The Jamaica Bobsleding team:).
What are the colours of the jamaican flag?
the colors on the jamaican flag are actually green, black and gold
When did jamaica got independent?
Jamaica gained its independence on August 6th 1962. Jamaica proudly celebrated its 50th Birthday this year. (2012) Jamaica, I am so proud of you. I am proud to be a Jamaican and an American. I represent both. C. Smith.
Mileage from Los Angeles to Jamaica?
There are 562 miles between Miami, Florida and Jamaica. If a person were traveling there on a non-stop flight, it would take slightly longer than an hour and a half to arrive.
Who are the current political leaders of Jamaica?
Mr. Justice Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona S.C. is the 5th President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, as of 2013.
What percentage of Roman Catholics in Jamaica?
Ireland's population is 87.4% Roman Catholic as of 2006 according to the CIA Factbook
Is it hot in Jamaica in January?
This is one of the best periods to be in Jamaica if you have concerns about the weather. It is the begining of the dry season and also it is just a bit cooler. During that period of year the temperature hovers around 28 to 32 depends on where you are.
How do you say have a good time in jamaican?
its said the same way its just that the A is stressed when saying it : 'ave a nahce dy' instead of 'have a nice day'
How long is a Flight from Dallas Texas to Jamaica?
It depends on where in the Caribbean you're flying to.
Some examples:
- NYC to Anguilla - The flight time is 3 hours, 21 minutes.
- NYC to Barbados - The flight time is 4 hours, 10 minutes.
- NYC to Bermuda - The flight time is 1 hour, 32 minutes.
How long does it take to reach Jamaica from Trinidad?
A distance of 591 miles [951 kilometers; 513 nautical miles] separates Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad from Jamaica's capital city at Kingston. It takes under 1.5 hours to fly from Kingston to Oranjestad. They aren't in the same time zone. Kingston is one hour behind Oranjestad.
What are some of Jamaicas customs and traditions?
Some Jamaican traditions include the burial of the umbilical cord after childbirth and engaging in a Nine Night funeral ceremony after the death of a loved one. Another Jamaican tradition is giving eggs as a wedding present.
What is the cost of red stripe beer in Jamaica?
On the beach on 3-21-12 a bucket of 6 bottles of beer was $8.00, on the cruise ship it was $24.00 for a bucket of 4 beers!
What is the highest point in Jamaica?
The highest point in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak. At 7,402 ft., it is one of the highest points in all of the Caribbean.
British colonization of Jamaica?
The Spanish (Christoper Columbus) discovered it in 1494 and the English fought for the island in 1644 and made it English Colony and was called a the jewel in the English Crown because it made money for the English plantation owners and laborers in Bristol and other Port cities
What does pree mean in Jamaica?
another way of saying desire or wanting something. like " ah long time mi ah pree dat gyal dey" pretty much means its a long time ive been wanting her
How many murders per day in Jamaica?
Dude, I don't know about you, but we're still livin' in 2009. Ask after New Years.
Why didnt esperanza want to go to the Jamaica?
She didn't want to go because Marta was always talking about strikes.
Who is the richest soccer player in Jamaica?
Michael Lee-Chin was raised in Jamaica by a mother who sold Avon
How do you say please in Jamaica?
There's actually no such language as "Creole". The word creole refers to a type of language that results from the combination of two completely different parent languages. There are more than 100 different creolized languages in the world, so you would have to specify which one you're talking about.
If you're not sure, here is a list of the most commonly spoken Creoles in the world (one of them is even an official language):
- Louisiana Creole French, spoken in Louisiana
- Belizean Kriol language, spoken in Belize
- Haitian Creole language, French-based, an official language of Haiti
- Mauritian Creole, French-based, spoken in Mauritius
- Cape Verdean Creole, spoken on the islands of Cape Verde
- Krio Dayak language, spoken by Krio Dayak people in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Liberian Kreyol language, spoken in Liberia
- Seychellois Creole, French-based, spoken in the Seychelles
- Guinea-Bissau Creole, spoken in Guinea-Bissau
- Negerhollands, a Dutch-based creole, once spoken in the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Bislama, an English-based creole, spoken in Vanuatu
- Llanito, a Spanish- and English-based creole, spoken in Gibraltar
- Bajan or Barbadian Creole, English-based, spoken in Barbados
- Antillean Creole or Créole Martiniquais, French-based, spoken in the Lesser Antilles
- Tok Pisin, an official language of Papua New Guinea
- Torres Strait Creole or Brokan, spoken in Far-North-East Australia, Torres Strait, and South-West Papua
- Patois, French based, spoken in Saint Lucia
- Nagamese creole, based on Assamese, used in in Nagaland, India
Can i apply for a jamaican passport while living in the united states?
Yes. You can do so by contacting the nearest Jamaican embassy or consulate nearest you.
