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Jamaica

Jamaica. By Blake Richman. Map of Jamaica. Charts & Graphs. Human & Physical Features.

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Jamaica

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  1. Jamaica By Blake Richman

  2. Map of Jamaica

  3. Charts & Graphs

  4. Human & Physical Features The population of Jamaica is around 150 times smaller than the U.S. Here are some more facts about Jamaica’s human and physical features. To begin with, the life expectancy in Jamaica is 72.6 years, however,the U.S is 78.2 years. The total area of Jamaica is 4,224 miles, that is a tenth of the size of Pennsylvania. The literacy rate of Jamaica is 80%. Out of every 100,000 people in Jamaica,only 85 are doctors. To sum it those were some quick facts about Jamaica’s human and physical features.

  5. Flag Jamaica’s flag was adopted on August 6,1962.There are many other facts about Jamaica’s flag. For one, Jamaica's flag is not just a flag,it has a meaning to it.The black triangles represent theadversity Jamaica has overcome, and thehardships that may come in the future.The golden saltire stands for mineral wealth, and sunlight. The green triangles mean hope and agriculture. Another flag fact is the original Jamaican flag design looked similar to the Tanganyikan design which caused Jamaica’s flag to be rejected.To sum it up,those were some interesting flag facts.

  6. Government 1. The capital is Kingston 2. Independence gained on August 6,1962 from the U.K. 3. Suffrage is 18 years of age 4. Election was last held on December 29,2011 5. National anthem is “Jamaica the land we love” 6. National holiday independence day August 6th

  7. Religion One religion in Jamaica is Roman Catholic. To begin with,the Roman Catholic history and origins are foundedby Jesus Christ in 30 A.D. There are two billion Christianadherents worldwide. After life they believe inheaven, or down in the ground. The text is called the Bible. Roman Catholic, Jamaica’s main religion is very interesting.

  8. Timeline

  9. Animals Plants & Natural Resources Did you know the manatee can grow up to 12 feet long, and way over 3,000 pounds! Here are some more interesting facts about animals, plants, and natural resources you can find in Jamaica. To begin with,crocodiles in Jamaica usually found on the south coast usually eat frogs, turtles,and fish. Palm trees can also be found in Jamaica, they can get up to 200 feet tall. For example, two-thirds of a football field which would equal about the size of a palm tree in Jamaica. A natural resource is gypsum, and the color of its streak is white. Another natural resources in Jamaica is alumina, and its atomic symbol is A1. To sum it up,all up those where some quick facts about Jamaica’s animals,plants, and natural resources.

  10. Glossary christianity definition-the religion that followsJjesus Christ synonym-christ connection-Many people in Jamaica follow Christianity. capital definition- state or town that is the official seat of government in a country of state. synonym-chief conection-Capital of Jamaica is Kingston. suffrage definition-the right to vote especially in political events synonym-ballot connection-The suffrage year of Jamaica is 18 years of age. location definition-a place or a position synonym- place connection- Location is an island in the Caribbean Sea. literacy definition- the ability to read or write synonym education connectionJamaica's literacy rate is 80.

  11. Video

  12. Photo Gallery

  13. Works Cited Defenders of Wildlife. “Basic Facts About Crocodiles”. May 9,2014. http://Defenders.org. Religion Facts. “Big Religion Chart”May 2, 2014.http://religionFacts.com. World Cultures and Geography. “World Cultures and Latin America” April 11,2014. http://Classzone.com. World Flags 101. “National Flag of Jamaica.”April 25, 2014.http://Worldflags101.com.

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