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Abstract
The island of Jamaica is located in a chain of islands in the Caribbean. Jamaica’s history of slavery, acceptance of religions, and the view’s of its people, make the island unique. Because of its beautiful beaches and hot climate, Jamaica’s geological location affects its economy. Reggae music and the island’s tourist attractions have made Jamaica a widely known island. This paper proves that Jamaica is, in many aspects, a unique and diverse island.
Jamaica is located in a chain of islands in the Caribbean. ... Although similarities can be found in American culture, Jamaica brings a different light on life. ...
History
The name of the island Jamaica is derived from the Arawak word “Xaymaca,” which may have meant “land of springs,” “land of wood and water,” or “land of cotton”. Jamaica began civilization as far back as 600 A. ... Jamaica was taken over by Spain in 1509. ... In the event to provide labor for slavery, Africans and Indians were sent to Jamaica. After many years of war, Jamaica became fully emancipated from slavery in 1838. ... Also, the African influence in language, cuisine, folklore, religion, folk medicine, and the arts are still in existence in Jamaica today (Dow & Kempler, 1995).
Land
Because Jamaica is an island, the land’s measurements and features become captivating. Jamaica is the third largest chain of four islands (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico) known as the Greater Antilles, which form the northern boundary of the Caribbean Sea. ... Jamaica is mountainous and presents common geophysical features. ... Jamaica is known as the “cockpit country” because of its patches of temperate in the rain forest (Mordecai & Mordecai, 2001). ...
Geology
Jamaica’s geological location creates the island’s appeal. ...
Climate
Jamaica displays a warm, tropical maritime climate all year round. ... Jamaica is vulnerable to hurricanes from three different directions, because they usually form in the Atlantic Ocean, moving into the Caribbean or the Gulf of Mexico, or staying their course through the Atlantic. The hurricane season is between the months of July and October, the last occurring in 1988 (Jamaica travel, n. ... Fifteen hurricanes have hit Jamaica directly over the past century, but the island has been threatened and damaged by countless others. ... Jamaica feels at least one noticeable tremor each year, making earthquakes more frequent than hurricanes (Mordecai & Mordecai, 2001). ... The majority of tourism in Jamaica is located along the coast (Dow & Kemper, 1995).
The People
The origin of the people of Jamaica dates back as far as slavery times. ... The Creole language does not exist greatly in Jamaica, but the language is still valued and plays an important communication element on the island (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1994-2001). ... In Jamaica if one recognizes or sees someone that one knows one can greet them with a pat on the back, a hand shake, or a simple nod of the head. ... In Jamaica one would have to hold one’s hand down and then wave. ...
A very important political person in Jamaica is, P. ... Patterson is the prime minister of Jamaica. ... Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in a small village of Nine Miles, Jamaica. ... Marley’s conversion made his music more unique because he brought poverty, oppression, and inequality subjects into his music (Jamaica: Encarta Encyclopedia, 2002). ...
Economy
The economy of Jamaica is just as small, and has changed just as much as the island of Jamaica. Throughout the years, Jamaica has been dependent on agriculture for means of export and for domestic purposes, but changes have taken place and the outlook on the economy has been revamped (Levinson, 1995).
Jamaica has exported agricultural items for all of its existence. ... In 1999, Jamaica exported about $1. ... (Jamaica Economy, 2002). Being a small island, Jamaica must import items due to lack of space and resources. Since the 1960’s, Jamaica has been known for its agricultural exports. ...
Among all the industrial change in Jamaica, it still has a shortage of workers, due to emigration. The trade and export part of Jamaica was all started by Britain when it first claimed the island. ... Among the legitimate exports and imports of Jamaica, there is also an illegal side. Jamaica is quite dependent on Marijuana. ... The industry labor includes food processing, manufacturers, and mining for their export materials (Jamaica Economy, 2002). ... 139 for every US dollar (Jamaica Economy, 2002).
Government
“Jamaica was ruled by a governor appointed by the Crown and an elected House of Assembly until the peasant uprising at Morant Bay in 1865”(Levinson, 1995). ... In 1962, Jamaica became an independent nation in the British Commonwealth.
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