Jamaica

Kingston 3.0M North America

About Jamaica

This Jamaica guide uses six dated authority records checked on September 8, 2026. They introduce a national dish, a World Heritage property, a UNESCO music entry, two 2026 public-holiday dates, the official language, and currency denominations. Each lesson keeps the source and claim together. It does not turn a source record into a travel plan or a claim about every person.

Quick Facts

Capital

Kingston

Population

2,961,167

Region

North America · Caribbean

Currency

Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

Did You Know?

The Jamaica Tourist Board calls ackee and saltfish Jamaica’s national dish.

UNESCO inscribed Reggae music of Jamaica on its Representative List in 2018.

Bank of Jamaica lists Jamaican banknotes from 50 to 5,000 dollars.

Famous Landmarks

Blue and John Crow Mountains

A lesson about a named World Heritage property and its source limits.

Cuisine

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Ackee and saltfish in a food record

A source-bounded lesson about a national-dish claim.

Events & Festivals

A dated Emancipation Day notice

A lesson about exact 2026 dates, not a recurring event schedule.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

Hello

hello

Hello

Thank you

thank you

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

English in an official profile

A lesson that separates an official-language fact from an assumption about a person.

Etiquette Tips

A country record can identify an official language, but it cannot tell you what one person prefers. Begin politely, speak clearly, and listen to the person you meet.