The history of Jamaica
The word “Jamaica” comes from an Awarak word Xaymaca, meaning “Land of wood and water”.
Jamaica’s first town was built by the Spanish in 1509 and was called “Sevilla Nueva”, or New Seville near St. Ann’s Bay on the islands north coast.
Jamaica became a British colony in 1655 when the English captured it from the Spaniards.
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean sea once controlled by the British.
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became an independent nation.
Jamaica is a mixed economy with both state enterprises and private sector businesses
The island is famous for its Jamaican Jerk Spice which forms a popular part of Jamaican cuisine.
The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rock steady, dub
Dancing is an integral part of everyday Jamaican life.
Jamaica has about 120 rivers, most of which flow to coast from the central mountain ranges.
Jamaica’s first town was built by the Spanish in 1509 and was called “Sevilla Nueva”, or New Seville near St. Ann’s Bay on the islands north coast.
Jamaica became a British colony in 1655 when the English captured it from the Spaniards.
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean sea once controlled by the British.
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became an independent nation.
Jamaica is a mixed economy with both state enterprises and private sector businesses
The island is famous for its Jamaican Jerk Spice which forms a popular part of Jamaican cuisine.
The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rock steady, dub
Dancing is an integral part of everyday Jamaican life.
Jamaica has about 120 rivers, most of which flow to coast from the central mountain ranges.