Jamaica: flag, capital and facts
Jamaica is a country in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is Kingston. Population — 2,839,175. Area — 10,991 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Jamaica
A gold cross splitting green and black triangles.
The capital of Jamaica — Kingston
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. Kingston means 'the king's town'.
Facts about Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 2,839,175
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Currency
- JMD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 18.25°, -77.5°
How to remember the name
The nameJamaica — reggae music and sprinter Usain Bolt.
Did you know?
Jamaica is the home of reggae and the fastest human on Earth.
Other countries of Caribbean
Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo
BahamasNassau
CubaHavana
BarbadosBridgetown
Saint LuciaCastries
Trinidad and TobagoPort of Spain
Antigua and BarbudaSaint John's
HaitiPort-au-Prince
GrenadaSt. George's
Saint Kitts and NevisBasseterre
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesKingstown
DominicaRoseau
Puerto RicoSan Juan
ArubaOranjestad
CuraçaoWillemstad
Cayman IslandsGeorge Town
Sint MaartenPhilipsburg
Turks and Caicos IslandsCockburn Town
British Virgin IslandsRoad Town
United States Virgin IslandsCharlotte Amalie
AnguillaThe Valley
Saint BarthélemyGustavia
Saint MartinMarigot
MontserratBrades
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