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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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