Jamaica

the first jamaicans were taino indians who came to jamaica in 600 ad.

during the spanish period in 1655, west african slaves owned by the spanish escaped into jamaica's hilly interior and pioneered the resistance in jamaica which continued for 200 years. these people were known as maroons.

the british captured jamaica and retained control over jamaica for ober 300 years.

in 1958, jamaica was a member of the federation of the west indies and on august 6, 1962, jamaica became a independent nation with dominion status.

first it is washed, then chopped into pieces and later seasoned.

a fruit that with eaten with cooked salted fish.

mainly sunny and warm.

english and patois.

Tropical clothing throughout the year.

there are many different religions

reggae music is at the core of jamaican culture.

Jamaicans are warm friendly people, so visitors would feel welcome.

art lovers would enjoy the national gallery of jamaica in downtown kingston.