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Jamaica Info

ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Kingston

GEOGRAPHY

Being the largest island of the common wealth Caribbean Jamaica owns a land area of 10,191 km² and the coast line is close to 1,022 km². 

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 2.7 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.

CLIMATE

Jamaica has a constant temperature throughout the year , the average is between 25°C to 30°C.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English is the official language.

LOCAL TIME

GMT-5 hrs throughout the year

BUSINESS HOURS

Government: 8.30 AM to 5 PM

HOLIDAYS
New years Day:January 1st
Labour Day: May 23rd
Independence Day: August 6th
National Heroes Day: October 18th
Boxing Day: December 26th

CURRENCY

Jamaican Dollar

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 119
Medical/Fire: 110