Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is south of Cuba. Jamaica is famous for reggae music, fast runners, and laid-back island life. English is the main language spoken there.

Land and People

About 3 million people live in Jamaica. The capital is Kingston. The island has blue mountains, waterfalls, and sandy beaches. The weather is warm and tropical all year round.

Culture and Fun Facts

Jamaica gave the world reggae music and the famous musician Bob Marley. Jamaican sprinters like Usain Bolt are the fastest people on Earth. Jerk chicken is a popular spicy dish. People greet each other by saying 'wah gwaan.'

Fun Facts

• Usain Bolt from Jamaica is the fastest person ever recorded.
• Jamaica was the first Caribbean country to compete in the Winter Olympics with a bobsled team.
• The Blue Mountains in Jamaica grow some of the most expensive coffee in the world.

Did You Know?

Jamaica's bobsled team made it to the 1988 Winter Olympics even though Jamaica never gets snow. Their story was so amazing that a movie called Cool Runnings was made about it.