Geography
Jamaica is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 18.25, -77.5; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Jamaica
Jamaica is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kingston
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 2.8 million
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Official language
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1876
- Internet TLD
- .jm
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
Jamaica map preview: 18.25, -77.50
People and Culture
Jamaica uses English, Jamaican Patois in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Jamaica varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Jamaica is recorded with the official name Jamaica. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Kingston
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Kingston
- Time zone data: UTC-05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Jamaica is grouped under North America.
- Jamaica has a listed area of 10,991 km².
- Jamaica is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Jamaica
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What continent is Jamaica in?
Jamaica is in North America.
What currency does Jamaica use?
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar.
What language is spoken in Jamaica?
English, Jamaican Patois is listed for Jamaica in this database.