Which country is Jamaica?

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea.

Jamaica is an independent sovereign country located in North America and one of the island countries in the Caribbean. Jamaica was originally inhabited by the Arawak Indians. Columbus arrived here in 1494 and became a Spanish colony in 1509. It was occupied by the British in 1655. It became a British crown colony in 1866. It declared independence on August 6, 1962 and is now a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Jamaica is most famous for its running sport. The famous Olympic triple crown champion Usain Bolt is from this country.

Main Attractions

1. Negril

Located at the western end of Jamaica Island, Negril offers spectacular sunsets over the Caribbean Sea and is full of romance. , has now become a must-visit place for couples and tourists.

2. Montango Bay

Montango Bay is nicknamed "Dream Bay" by Jamaicans. Montango Bay has a population of 120,000 and is the second largest city in Jamaica. The beautiful white sandy beach here stretches as far as the eye can see, making it a great place for vacation. European and American tourists often come here for vacation to enjoy water sports and golf, making this place a world-renowned Caribbean leisure resort.

3. Columbus Park

The place where Columbus first landed when he discovered Jamaica is called "Discovery Bay". The hill overlooking the sea has been turned into a park, with a statue of Columbus and cannons, forts and other relics on display. In addition, 5 kilometers away is the place where the Spaniards who were defeated by the British fled in panic, called "Escape Bay".

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia--Jamaica