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Jamaica is the only Caribbean island that is completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea
It is the largest of the West Indian islands and is referred to as the Isle of Springs
Jamaica belongs to the group of islands called the Greater Antilles
The island is divided into fourteen parishes further grouped into three counties - Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey
Jamaica became an independent nation August 6, 1962
The Jamaican flag was first flown in 1962
In 1534, Spanish Town became the capital of Jamaica
In 1872, Kingston became the capital of Jamaica
The Tainos were the first people to settle in Jamaica
Manufacturing, tourism, bauxite and alumina are the most important industries
There are two international airports in Jamaica, the Donald Sangster International Airport in St. James and the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean
Sugar cane, banana and coffee are the most important crops
Most of the island is made up of limestone rocks
Montego Bay obtained city status May 1, 1987
Portmore obtained city status March 23, 2003
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