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- Capital: Kingston
- Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
- Area: 4,244 square miles
- Population: 2,804,332 (July 2008 est.)Cia Gov: Population
- Population growth rate: 0.779% (2008 est.)
- Currency: Jamaican dollar
- Country code: 876
- Time zone: EST
- Located 90 miles south of Cuba
- Official language: English
- Government: Constitutional parliamentary democracy
- Member of The Commonwealth
- May 3, 1494: Christopher Columbus arrived
- Birds: Over 200 species
- Famous Jamaicans: Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer
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Attractions
Things to see on the island are plentiful considering it's small size. There is a wealth of historic attractions, including the Devon House Heritage Site, which offers guests a truly unique experience in a house full of antiques from the French, Caribbean and English historic times. For a nature, historical encounter, be sure to visit the Green Grotto Caves in Ocho Rios. This cave structure is said to be a series of passageways that helped slaves escape in the 18th century.For a fantastic, and stunning display of natural wonder and flowers, be sure to take the family to the Cranbrook Flower Forest, which is also as "adventure" trail. Located on 130 acres, between Ohio Rios and Montego Bay, the Forest is an "unique eco-tourism attraction" that brings locals and visitors alike to see it's natural beauty and amazing environment. Fees are cheap, starting at just $5 USD and they are open seven days a week.
Activities
Again, for a small island, the choice of activities seem endless. A popular one is biking, which is actually a very convenient form of transportation around the island. There are a few tour companies that offer scenic bike tours. There is also fishing, which seems to be a great family activity. Nature Village Farms allows guests to fish in their pools, while the Royal Palm Reserve has many nature fishing spots, as well as a wide variety of other nature-based activities, such as hiking and bird watching.What's a stay in Jamaica without experiencing some water activities? Many tour companies provide tour packages that involve rafting, boating, kayaking and even swimming with dolphins. It's definitely an expedition that can't be missed when surrounded by all that beautiful water.
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Jamaica Vacation Questions
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