~statistically
and geographically~
~statistically
and geographically~
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The Northeast part of Jamaica gets about 100 inches of rain per year.
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The capitol of Jamaica is Kingston. Jamaica is 480 miles south of Florida, which makes the island and the Caribbean very popular cruise destinations. The island is 4471 miles large, but it isn't the biggest island. On the contrary, it is quite small. |
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Shown above is the Jamaican coat of arms. It bears the phrase, "Out of Many, One People". This is the Jamaican motto, and it holds true every day for the citizens. Jamaicans who aren't of the native peoples come mostly from Africa and Asia.
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The hibiscus flower, as shown above, grows natively all over the Jamaican countryside.
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Of the entire island, Montego Bay is the most well - known vacation spot, aside from Kingston. MTV thought Montego Bay would be a wonderful spot to hold the real - life contest for the game show, "The Real World and Road Rules challenge". |
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Catching the land crabs along the ocean and the island's many fivers is a very popular pastime in Jamaica. The man to the left shows the catch he has just made. It will soon be cooked, and eaten as his dinner. |
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The brightly colored red plants to the right are know to Jamaicans as the Anthurium plant. It is displayed in an open - air market. |
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Shown in the picture above is a small house high in the Blue Mountains - some of Jamaica's most beautiful countryside. The mountains are nearly always wrapped in clouds, though on a clear day hikers and other people can explore the eastern half of the island.
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To the left is a picture of a skilled pole fisherman on the broad Rio Grande river near Port Antonio. At one time, the rafts were used to bring bananas and other produce from the mountains to the sea. Nowadays, visitors enjoy the cool ride while admiring the natural beauty of the rainforests. |
