Jamaica
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Capital
Kingston
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Local time
1:02
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Population
2.73 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-876
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Currency
$ JMD (dollar)
Jamaica
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Capital
Kingston
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Local time
1:02
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Population
2.73 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-876
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Currency
$ JMD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 1 080
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Petrol price
€ 1.14 pl
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Precipitation
2 051mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
10 991 km2
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Protected Area
16%
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Forest Area
31%
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Agricultural area
40%
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Annual air passengers
136 744
Population
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Ethnicity
black - 1 %
East Indian - 1 %
white
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Religion
Protestant - 61 %
Roman Catholic - 4 %
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Languages
English
English patois
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Armed Forces
3 450
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Murders
43 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
5.1 l/person
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Smoking
29.9%
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Diabetes
11.5%
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Tuberculosis
5 per 100k
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HIV
1.7%
Economy
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Industries
tourism, bauxite/alumina, agro-processing, light manufactures, rum, cement, metal, paper, chemical products
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Agriculture
sugarcane, bananas, coffee, citrus, yams, ackees, vegetables, poultry, goats
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gypsum, limestone
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Energy Import
82%
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gypsum, limestone
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Renewable Energy
16%
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CO2 Emissions
7 422kt
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Ease of Business
70 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
32
What not to do when visiting Jamaica
Jamaica Don’t forget to shake hands with direct eye contact and a friendly smile when greeting. Men sometimes pat each other’s shoulder or arm. Women may kiss on each cheek, starting with the right.
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Jamaica Don't do eye contact with merchants unless you really want to buy something.
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Jamaica Don't forget to use Jamaican dollar instead of US dollar.
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Did you know?
Jamaica has 120 rivers.
Jamaica Don’t expect Jamaicans to be indirect communicators - they are not afraid to say what they think, and they expect the same from others.
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Jamaica Don't be surprised with smaller space between the persons when conversing - Jamaicans stand close to each other during conversations.
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Jamaica Don't necessary try to get around without a driver or backpacking only on your own. You risk to be target of robbery or petty crime.
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Jamaica Don't take the rides from strangers.
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Jamaica Don't always expect the short distance when said "just around the corner" - it can be quite far.
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Did you know?
For some reason, cranberry is considered a luxury item in parts of Jamaica.
Jamaica Don't expect sharp punctuality - Jamaica runs on "island time".
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Jamaica Don’t wear shiny expensive clothes or jewellery, don’t show off with a lot of cash keep a low profile.
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Jamaica Don’t possess more than two ounces of marijuana - it’s still illegal, even its use is widespread.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Jamaica Don't always expect much help from local police - they are not well funded, so their attention is mostly focused on more serious crime than stolen camera.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Jamaica Don't forget Jamaica has, in general, higher crime rates - always be cautious about the surroundings.
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Jamaica Don’t forget the hurricane season takes place between June and November.
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Jamaica Don't necessarily try to bring fresh fruits, vegetables or uncooked meat into or out of Jamaica - customs officials can confiscate them.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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