Jamaica is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, which is known as the third largest island of the Greater Antilles. It is 4,240 square miles and is located 90 miles south of Cuba. Jamaica is the fourth largest island in the Caribbean. This island was granted its independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. Jamaica is known for expressing their identity with their food, music, and rich cultural. Most Jamaicans have migrated in large numbers to Canada, Britain, and United States. The island is the land of Rastafarianism, which is a religious movement that was adopted by various groups around the world. This was generated from Haile Selassie, who is the former Ethiopian Emperor.
Jamaica is an island that is made up of coastal lowlands, a limestone plateau, a group of volcanic hills in the east side, and the Blue Mountains. It is said that it is a little smaller than the state of Connecticut. Jamaican Patois is their national language, but English is the official language. Jamaica have a population of 2.9 million as of July of 2015. Jamaica is a commonwealth realm and Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state and monarch. The current Governor-General is Patrick Allen and Prime Minister Andrew Holness who help run their two-party system. Their party system includes the People’s National Party and Jamaica Labour Party, which the Jamaica Labour Party holds all the power in the administrative and legislative power.
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