4 days ago · Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 …

The island is famous for its Jamaican jerk spice, curries and rice and peas which is integral to Jamaican cuisine. Jamaica is also home to Red Stripe beer and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

Learn more about the Jamaican language, music, dance and cuisine that make the island special.

5 days ago · The Island of Jamaica is perhaps best noted for its lush and scenic tropical beauty: the rugged spine of blue-green mountains rising to 7,400 feet; warm, clear Caribbean waters, with …

Sep 9, 2025 · The fusion culture of African, British, Spanish, German, Irish, Indian, Chinese and Indigenous traditions is the foundation of Jamaican heritage and its diverse historic tapestry.

6 days ago · 9 Jamaican Recipes That Bring Heat to Cold Winter Nights Beef stew, peas and rice, slow-braised oxtail, and so much more to warm you up this winter.

Aug 2, 2023 · Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, lies approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of Cuba and about 119 miles (191 kilometers) west of Hispaniola, the island housing the nations of Haiti …

6 days ago · Jamaica’s cultural development has been deeply influenced by British traditions and a search for roots in folk forms. The latter are based chiefly on the colourful rhythmic intensity of the …

Jamaicans are the citizens of Jamaica and their descendants in the Jamaican diaspora. The vast majority of Jamaicans are of Sub-Saharan African descent, with minorities of Europeans, Indians, …