Jamaica
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History
The original inhabitants of Jamaica in modern times were the Arawak Indians. In the two centuries of Spanish rule that began with the arrival of Christopher Colombus on May 4, 1494, the peaceful Arawaks were eliminated. From 1509-1655 the island was inhabited by the Spanish. The Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to the island. A British force invaded the country in1655, and Jamaica remained a British colony until 1962. During the 18th century the slave trade was greatly expanded to accommodate the needs of the huge plantations.
The abolition of slavery began in the 1830’s and was completely abolished by 1839. By 1840 indentured laborers were brought in from India to replace the newly freed slaves many of whom relocated to free settlements in centralJamaica.
In the 1930s Sir Alexander Bustamante founded the Jamaica Labour Party and later led the country to independence. Norman Washington Manley (Bustamante’s cousin) formed the People's National Party.
In 1962, Jamaica achieved its independence from England.
Jamaica is the largest and most westerly Englisspeaking island in the Caribbean, 90 miles south of Cuba and 550 miles southof Miami. It has low coastal plains. Its best beaches on the north and west coast. Jamaica is mountainous in the interior, with a peak in the Blue Mountains of 7,402 feet.
Only a one and a half hour flight from Miami, Jamaica is easy to get to and a fun place to be. Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean (nearly 4500 square miles) giving you lots of places to discover andendless miles of beaches to explore.
Most of our visitors arrive at the Montego Bay International airport. Some choose to stay in Montego Bay. Most head either east or west to explore Jamaica first hand.
Negril is located on the western tip of Jamaica, one and a half hours from "Mobay" and is the home to the finest sunsets in the world and the worlds greatest beach.
Ocho Rios,Runaway Bay and Port Antonio are all to the east of MoBay. Runaway Bay is one hour east of the airport and is a great place to escape for a while. Ocho Rios is one and a half hours east and is a popular destination for cruise ships. Port Antonio is one and a half hours past Ocho Rios on the same road and with its rugged coastline and beautiful mountains is considered by many to be Jamaica's hiddentreasure. The more adventurous can head to the Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica, home of the finest coffee in the world.
If you truly want to get away from the hustle and bustle head for the South Coast and Mandeville. Tourism is somewhat newer to this part of the Island and you will find the accomodations intimate with very personalized service.
If you are into history. . .Kingston might beyour first choice. Its museums and and historical sites make it a popular destination for tourist. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and the major commercial centre.
While in this section you may also want to visit the Jamaican Hall Of Fame and The Jamaican Culture Page.
For lots of Statistics visit the Jamaican Stats page.
ABOUT JAMAICA
Jamaica is the third largest Island in theCaribbean behind Cuba and Hispaniola. It is approximately 4243 square miles in size. It is approximately 51 miles wide by 146 miles long. It is more than 7200 feet at its highest point. Jamaica’s size and varied terrain allow for a diversity of growing conditions and as a result an incredible variety of crops are grown on the island. It is the third largest Caribbean island and the largest Englishspeaking island. It has the seventh largest natural harbor in the world.
"Out of many, one people"- The Jamaican Motto. From its beginnings as a major point in the American slave trade to its multiracial society of today, Jamaica has come a long way in a relatively short time.
Jamaica’s population consists mostly of descendants of African blacks, plus several small East Indian,...
The original inhabitants of Jamaica in modern times were the Arawak Indians. In the two centuries of Spanish rule that began with the arrival of Christopher Colombus on May 4, 1494, the peaceful Arawaks were eliminated. From 1509-1655 the island was inhabited by the Spanish. The Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to the island. A British force invaded the country in1655, and Jamaica remained a British colony until 1962. During the 18th century the slave trade was greatly expanded to accommodate the needs of the huge plantations.
The abolition of slavery began in the 1830’s and was completely abolished by 1839. By 1840 indentured laborers were brought in from India to replace the newly freed slaves many of whom relocated to free settlements in centralJamaica.
In the 1930s Sir Alexander Bustamante founded the Jamaica Labour Party and later led the country to independence. Norman Washington Manley (Bustamante’s cousin) formed the People's National Party.
In 1962, Jamaica achieved its independence from England.
Jamaica is the largest and most westerly Englisspeaking island in the Caribbean, 90 miles south of Cuba and 550 miles southof Miami. It has low coastal plains. Its best beaches on the north and west coast. Jamaica is mountainous in the interior, with a peak in the Blue Mountains of 7,402 feet.
Only a one and a half hour flight from Miami, Jamaica is easy to get to and a fun place to be. Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean (nearly 4500 square miles) giving you lots of places to discover andendless miles of beaches to explore.
Most of our visitors arrive at the Montego Bay International airport. Some choose to stay in Montego Bay. Most head either east or west to explore Jamaica first hand.
Negril is located on the western tip of Jamaica, one and a half hours from "Mobay" and is the home to the finest sunsets in the world and the worlds greatest beach.
Ocho Rios,Runaway Bay and Port Antonio are all to the east of MoBay. Runaway Bay is one hour east of the airport and is a great place to escape for a while. Ocho Rios is one and a half hours east and is a popular destination for cruise ships. Port Antonio is one and a half hours past Ocho Rios on the same road and with its rugged coastline and beautiful mountains is considered by many to be Jamaica's hiddentreasure. The more adventurous can head to the Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica, home of the finest coffee in the world.
If you truly want to get away from the hustle and bustle head for the South Coast and Mandeville. Tourism is somewhat newer to this part of the Island and you will find the accomodations intimate with very personalized service.
If you are into history. . .Kingston might beyour first choice. Its museums and and historical sites make it a popular destination for tourist. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and the major commercial centre.
While in this section you may also want to visit the Jamaican Hall Of Fame and The Jamaican Culture Page.
For lots of Statistics visit the Jamaican Stats page.
ABOUT JAMAICA
Jamaica is the third largest Island in theCaribbean behind Cuba and Hispaniola. It is approximately 4243 square miles in size. It is approximately 51 miles wide by 146 miles long. It is more than 7200 feet at its highest point. Jamaica’s size and varied terrain allow for a diversity of growing conditions and as a result an incredible variety of crops are grown on the island. It is the third largest Caribbean island and the largest Englishspeaking island. It has the seventh largest natural harbor in the world.
"Out of many, one people"- The Jamaican Motto. From its beginnings as a major point in the American slave trade to its multiracial society of today, Jamaica has come a long way in a relatively short time.
Jamaica’s population consists mostly of descendants of African blacks, plus several small East Indian,...
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