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Jamaica
Population: 2,713,130 (July 2004 est.)
Capital: Kingston
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An Introduction to Jamaica
Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a drop off in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office. Political violence marred elections during the 1990s.

Map of Jamaica ( Location ) : 18 15 N, 77 30 W, Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. For additional reports and educational information specific to Jamaica, refer to the Country Info menubar to the upper right.

About the Flag The Jamaican Flag
Diagonal yellow cross divides the flag into four triangles - green (top and bottom) and black (hoist side and outer side).

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China
2. India
3. United States
4. Indonesia
5. Brazil
6. Russia
7. Pakistan
8. Bangladesh
9. Japan
10. Nigeria
11. Mexico
12. Germany
13. Philippines
14. Vietnam
15. Egypt
16. Turkey
17. Iran
18. Ethiopia
19. Thailand
20. United Kingdom
21. France
22. Italy
23. Congo
24. Ukraine
25. South Korea
26. South Africa
27. Burma
28. Colombia
29. Spain
30. Poland

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Country profile data for Jamaica

• Economy Intro
• Economy
• Flag Description
• Government
• History
• Political
• US Relations
• Foreign Relations
• Religious Freedom

Tabular Data

• Economy
• Communications
• Geography
• Government
• Health
• Issues
• Military
• People
• Transportation
• Chiefs of State

Additional Resources

• Human Rights
• Travel Issues
• Weather

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Some interesting facts and figures about Jamaica.
Pop Growth Rate / Year:
• 0.66%
Avg. Life Expectancy:
• 74.04 yrs - Male
• 78.21 yrs - Female
Phone Lines:
• 444,400 (2002)
Televisions:
• 460,000 (1997)
Radios:
• 1,215,000 (1997)
Internet Code:
• .jm
Did you know ... People from Jamaica are called Jamaicans