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Jamaica Travel Guide

Jamaica is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, less than 100 miles south of Cuba, its capital is Kingston. Their official language is English, however the locals do also speak Jamaican Patois, which is a language derived from the native Jamaicans’ roots in West Africa. The island did belong to Spain at the start of the 17th century, and was known as Santiago. However, in 1655 it changed hands and became the property of the United Kingdom, as a colony, known as Jamaica. Whilst it achieved full independence in 1962 it remains a member of the Commonwealth, with Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state.

Jamaica is most famous for the wide range of music that has originated on the island. Genres such as; reggae, ska, mento, rock steady and dub have all come from the island’s popular recording industry and this has led to the nation’s music being exported all over the world, by artists such as Bob Marley and Sean Paul.

Elsewhere Jamaica is also well known for their prowess when it comes to track and field athletics. Schools on the island organise rigorous athletics programs that train their students to become the best in the world. This has led to Jamaica producing such world-class athletes such as Asafa Powell, Donald Quarrie and the current world record holder in the 100m, Usain Bolt.

Jamaica are also part of the West Indian cricket team, which is made up of 15 island nations in the Caribbean. The West Indies team always play at least one Test match in the season at the Sabina Park cricket ground in Kingston. Over the years Jamaica has produced many fine players that have become world-class cricketers and propelled the West Indian team to become one of the leading cricketing sides.

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