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| Jamaica Holidays - Destinations |
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| Temperature: |
Live Forecast |
Population: |
2506000 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT –5 (Eastern Standard Time. Jamaica does not ob |
Driving side: |
Drivers drive on the left-hand side of the road. |
| Languages: |
English
Spanish
French.
The locals sp |
| Religion: |
Protestant 55.9%
Church of God 18.4%
Baptist 10%
Anglican 7.1%
Seventh-Day Adventist 6.9%
Pentecostal 5.2%
Methodist 3.1%
United Church 2.7%
other 2.5%
Roman Catholic 5%
including some spiritual cults 39.1% (1982) |
| Emergency #: |
Fire Brigade Mo Bay 940-1341/6466
Police Dept Mo Bay 952-2417 / 0552
Mt Salem Hospital Mo Ba |
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Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands -Situated in the Caribbean Sea, south of Florida, southwest of Haiti and south of Cuba.
Mountains - the island is dominated by magnificent mountains. The principal range runs east to west, and the country's summit, Blue Mountain Peak, features near its eastern end.
Mineral springs - there are many mineral springs, including the world renowned Milk River Baths in Clarendon.
Counties - the country is divided into three counties--Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey--which are subdivided into 14 parishes. |
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Taxis - taxis can be hailed on the streets or called from any hotel. JUTA and JCAL are the only two taxi companies approved by the Jamaican Tourist Board.
Car Rentals - island Car Rental is Jamaica's largest car rental agency, Dhana Car Rental is an independent agency located in Montego Bay at the Holiday Village Shopping Center.
Planes - Air Jamaica is Jamaica's main carrier, as well as one of the largest Caribbean carriers. |
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The following festivals are worth watching out for:
Montego Bay Yacht Club Easter Regatta
Easter Week Jamaica Carnival
April Negril Carnival
May Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
June Sun Splash Reggae Festival -Reggae Sunfest
August Independence Day Street Parade
Mid August Port Antonio Blue Marlin Tournament
October Harmony Hall Christmas Craft Fair |
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Jamaica cooking - At JamaicaCooking.com you'll find some of the most popular and delicious Jamaican dishes.Jerk Pork,Jerk Chicken,Ackee and SaltFish,Escoveitch Fish,Grill Lobster,Rice and Peas,Barbecue Chicken.
www.jamaicans.com - a very good overall site for travel information |
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