Jamaica

Caribbean · island nation · tropical · culture

Third-largest island. Jamaica is the third-largest island in the whole Caribbean region, after Cuba and Hispaniola. It covers about 11,000 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of the country of Lebanon.

Caribbean location. Jamaica sits in the warm Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometers south of Cuba and 191 kilometers west of the island of Hispaniola. It's a tropical paradise surrounded by sparkling blue ocean.

2.8 million people. About 2.8 million people call Jamaica home, making it the third most populous English-speaking country in the Americas. Kingston is the capital and largest city.

Vibrant culture. Jamaica is famous around the world for its music, food, sports athletes, and warm, welcoming people who celebrate their unique Caribbean heritage.