With 14 parishes, the island nation of Jamaica was once a British possession. Saint Andrew, Saint Catherine, and Clarendon are the three most significant parishes. The nation is located south of Cuba in the Caribbean. It is 10,991 square kilometers in size. The majority of the country is mountainous, with slender coastal lowlands. Its year-round tropical environment is hot, muggy, and lacks significant seasonal differences. There are roughly 2.8 million individuals living there. With 1.2 million residents, Kingston is both the most populous city and the nation's capital.Portmore and Spanish Town are two more significant cities. Sangster International Airport (MBJ), which handles 4.7 million passengers a year, is the biggest international airport in the nation. As a result, it is now the Caribbean's fourth busiest airport. It bears Sir Donald Sangster's name, the former prime minister. Access to locations in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean is available from the airport. African, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures are mixed together in Jamaica. With over 64% of the population identifying as Protestant, the majority of people identify as Christians. English is the official language. The English common law is the basis of the legal system in Jamaica. Under a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy serves as the form of government.King Charles III is in charge of state affairs. Andrew Holness, the prime minister, is the head of state. The Jamaican Dollar (JMD), which is now valued at JMD 153 per USD, is the official currency. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $26.9 billion. According to the ranking of Commonwealth nations, its economy is the 27th largest. The per capita income of its population is $9,434. The bulk of the nation's income comes from tourism, mining, and international remittances. The services and industrial sectors account for the majority of the GDP. Tourism contributes significantly, accounting for 20% of the GDP.The GDP has grown by 1% during the last few years, or almost stagnantly. Jamaica is a very popular travel destination, particularly for North Americans, because it offers a wide range of urban and natural tourism attractions. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. The Martha Brae River, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, the Blue Hole, Negril Beach, and Kingston, the nation's capital, are a few of the important locations. Hiking, bird watching, fishing, and water sports are the main tourist attractions. An estimated 4.2 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from North America.
