JAMAICA
Jamaica is the largest English speaking Caribbean capital, the third largest island and the fourth largest country in the Caribbean. At the foot of the Liguanea Plains and surrounded by the Blue Mountains lies Kingston, the island’s cosmopolitan capital. Kingston is Jamaica’s cultural, industrial and financial center. Jamaican paintings, sculpture and pottery are among the best in the Caribbean. What makes Jamaican art extraordinary is its diversity, based on its ethnological African, European and American blend and the great variety of styles, modes and forms employed by the local artists. Jamaican music has also made the island famous, especially with reggae lovers. Kingston’s nightlife is centered in Knutsford Boulevard, also referred to as the Kingston Strip. Jamaica has a mixed, free-market economy consisting of a combination of state-owned entities and private-sector organizations. The Kingston Harbor is one of the largest natural harbors worldwide. The four most important economic sectors are tourism, mining, agriculture and manufacturing.$492,-
| Capital | Kingston |
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Population |
2.889.187 |
| Language | English |
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Currency |
Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
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Visa required
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www.visum.nl |
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Vaccination(s)
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yes |
| Voltage | 110 V |
| Traffic | Left-hand traffic |
