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Jamaica



Basic Information:

Official Name: Commonwealth of Jamaica
Population: 2,711,476
Area: 10,991 km2
Capital City: Kingston
Major Religion: Protestant
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -5
Current time: 12:13am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 876
Region: Caribbean
Language: English


Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.jamaicatravel.com
Electricity: 110V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Bob Marley Museum
  • Montego Bay beach resorts

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)