Jamaica Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Jamaica (ISO: JM) and the capital city, Kingston. This page enables you to explore Jamaica and its land boundaries in 0 km. You may also view the border countries of Jamaica (total: N/A, N/A with its area of total: 10,991 sq km; land: 10,831 sq km, water: 160 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
Find comprehensive geographical, economic, environmental, governmental, cultural, scientific, historical, and demographical related information below on the wiki page of Jamaica.
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Jamaica Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Jamaica, located in Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Jamaica and its location (Central America and the Caribbean) at the geographic coordinates of 18 15 N, 77 30 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Jamaica including Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica |
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| Name of the country: | Jamaica | Capital city: | Kingston |
| Geographical coordinates of Jamaica: | 18 15 N, 77 30 W | Geographical coordinates of Kingston: | 18 00 N 76 48 W |
| Location of Jamaica: | Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba | Continent / area: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| The area of Jamaica: | total: 10,991 sq km; land: 10,831 sq km, water: 160 sq km | Area comparative of Jamaica: | slightly smaller than Connecticut |
| The elevation data of Jamaica: | mean elevation: 18 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Blue Mountain Peak 2,256 m | The climate of Jamaica: | tropical: hot, humid: temperate interior |
| Land use of Jamaica: | agricultural land: 41.4%; arable land 11.1%; permanent crops 9.2%; permanent pasture 21.1%; forest: 31.1%; other: 27.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 250 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Jamaica: | strategic location between Cayman Trench and Jamaica Channel, the main sea lanes for the Panama Canal | The terrain of Jamaica: | mostly mountains, with narrow, discontinuous coastal plain |
| Land boundaries of Jamaica: | 0 km | Borders countries of Jamaica: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Jamaica: | measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or to edge of the continental margin | ||
Fast Facts about Jamaica
Are you traveling to Jamaica? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Central America and the Caribbean, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba.
Did you know that the legal system of Jamaica is common law system based on the English model?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Jamaica, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 22,121 km (including 44 km of expressways), paved: 16,148 km, unpaved: 5,973 km (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: KINGSTON (capital) 588,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 54.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Jamaica: 2,970,340 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.68% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English, English patois. These days, Jamaica has to face a net migration rate of -4.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Jamaica nowadays; black 92.1%, mixed 6.1%, East Indian 0.8%, other 0.4%, unspecified 0.7% (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in Jamaica can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Jamaica for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Jamaica are: Emancipation Day, 1 August (1834); Independence Day, 6 August (1962).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Jamaica, these are the most likely dangers you might face: hurricanes (especially July to November). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Kingston and/or Jamaica?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Jamaica, the population has to face a death rate of 6.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Jamaica
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Jamaica. Here they are: English, English patois.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .jm
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, humid: temperate interior.
Its capital city is Kingston, where the local time zone is UTC-5, which is same time as Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Kingston: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Jamaica; mean elevation: 18 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Blue Mountain Peak 2,256 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,022 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Jamaica; heavy rates of deforestation; coastal waters polluted by industrial waste, sewage, and oil spills; damage to coral reefs; air pollution in Kingston from vehicle emissions.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: hurricanes (especially July to November).
For your traveling options, there are 28 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Jamaica all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 22,121 km (including 44 km of expressways), paved: 16,148 km, unpaved: 5,973 km (2011).
Background of Jamaica
Like every nation, Jamaica also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The island – discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1494 – was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated and replaced by African slaves. England seized the island in 1655 and established a plantation economy based on sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The abolition of slavery in 1834 freed a quarter million slaves, many of whom became small farmers. Jamaica gradually increased its independence from Britain. In 1958 it joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica gained full independence when it withdrew from the Federation in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence as rival gangs affiliated with the major political parties evolved into powerful organized crime networks involved in international drug smuggling and money laundering. Violent crime, drug trafficking, and poverty pose significant challenges to the government today. Nonetheless, many rural and resort areas remain relatively safe and contribute substantially to the economy. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
