Jamaica
Jamaica borders the peninsula and Cuba of Haiti, located almost two hundred kilometers from the borders with these states.
Several islands called the Morant Keys and Pedro Keys are territorially attached to Jamaica. Jamaica is located in the zone of hurricane activity from the Atlantic Ocean, as a result of which there are strong winds that cause devastating damage to the local population.
The capital of the country is the city of Kingston, where just over half a million people live. According to the main normative document, the president is the monarch of the United Kingdom of England. He appoints his own representative – the governor, and he, on his own side, appoints the prime minister and other ministers.
Jamaica on the map
Holidays in Jamaica – a trip to a unique island
Jamaica is an island of extraordinary abundance and beauty of entertainment. It is impossible to experience all the delights of fate on this island in a couple of days. Here tourists are provided with many types of entertainment programs, which include: swimming underwater, overcoming mountain obstacles on bicycles, climbing mountains and many other hobbies on the Caribbean coast.
The predominance of a tropical climate provides all the prerequisites for warm beach seasons, because the air temperature here in winter is +25C, and in summer +28C. The island of Jamaica, washed by the Caribbean Sea, is surrounded by countless coral reefs. More than a hundred rivers flow through the country, but in most cases they are small. The largest of them is the Black River, its length is seventy-three kilometers.
About culture in Jamaica
Once upon a time, Indian tribes lived here – the Tainos, thanks to whom the Jamaican culture was formed. But not only they influenced the customs and life of this country. Settlers of European and African peoples made their own adjustments. This country hosts one of the largest reggae festivals every year. Jamaica is considered the birthplace of this musical style. Other local festivals are also widely known, such as the Caribbean Rum, Food and Wine Festival and others.
Jamaican cuisine
The cultural traditions of local peoples (Indians, Spaniards, English) influenced Jamaican cuisine and combined some dishes into one, but with changes. Local foods include fruits and simple vegetables, fish and seafood. Ginger is often added to local dishes; its main task is to impart a slight bitterness and a narrow and aromatic taste to the dish. The addition of nutmeg is also popular; this spice is not only tasty, but also necessary. But allspice gives Jamaican dishes a spicy kick, “coloring” their taste.
The national fruit of Jamaica is the akki. It is the fruit of an evergreen tree native to West Africa. This fruit was brought to Jamaica in the 18th century, and only Jamaicans recognized this fruit as edible. It is pear-shaped and yellowish-red in color.
Sights of Jamaica
There are plenty of all kinds of attractions in Jamaica to amaze the tourists who come to me. For example, the city of Kingston is rich in theaters and museums. It is also recommended to visit the medieval St. Catherine’s Cathedral, the Royal House and many other historical sites on this extraordinary island.
