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Capital City
The capital city in Jamaica is Kingston, but most flights go directly to
Montego Bay.
Currency
The currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar, the symbol is JA$, and the
code is JMD.
Language
Jamaica’s official language is English, but they also speak Jamaican or
Patois (or Patwa) – a Creole dialect.
Religion
The most popular religion in Jamaica is Christianity, followed by Rastafari.
Location and size
Jamaica is an island country in the West Indies. It’s the third largest island
in the Caribbean Sea after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 235 km
long and varies from 35 to 82 km wide. Interior mountains and plateaus
cover much of Jamaica’s length, and nearly half of the island’s surface is
more than 300 meters above sea level. The highest elevation is in the
east, where the Blue Mountains rise to 2256 meters.
Population
The current population of Jamaica is 2 749 000
Internet coverage
Internet services are also widely available, particularly in town areas.