Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, with a population of over 2.8 million. It has a parliamentary democracy under Queen Elizabeth II and its official language is English, though most Jamaicans primarily speak the Jamaican Patois creole. Jamaican culture, especially its musical genres like reggae and ska, have influenced many around the world despite its small size.

1. Jamaica
Annela Pent
Kehra 2010

2.  Capital – Kingston
 Official language – English
 National language – Jamaican Patois
 Area -10,991km2
 Population – 2,847,232
 Density – 252/km2

3. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. It is
situated in the Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometres south
of Cuba, and 191 kilometres west of Hispaniola.

4. Jamaica is a parliamentary
democracy and
constitutional monarchy
with the monarch being
represented by a Governor-
General. The head of state
is Queen Elizabeth II, who
officially uses the title
"Queen of Jamaica" when
she visits the country or
performs duties overseas on
Jamaica's behalf.

5. Many Jamaicans have emigrated to other countries, especially to
the United Kingdom, the United States, and to Canada. An
estimated 60% of the highly educated people of Jamaica now
live abroad.
The official language of Jamaica is English. Jamaicans primarily
speak an English-African Creole language known as Jamaican
Patois, which has become known widely through the spread of
Reggae music.

6. Though a small nation, Jamaican
culture has a strong global
presence. The musical genres
reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady,
dub.
Many other internationally known
artists were born in Jamaica
including Bob Marley, the most
famous reggae artist from Jamaica ,
Sean Paul,Shaggy .

7. Thank you!
Kehra 2010