Jamaica!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

I need REALLY interesting facts about Jamaica. And I mean REALLY interesting. Thanks so much if you can help.

Answer 1

They have river tubing !!!!

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Answer 2

Well I can tell you that there are the ups and downs. I have gone every year in May and stayed in Negril. If you are looking at going snorkeling there is a place called the Blue Cave Castle in Negril. Walking distance to some vendors and there is a man names Elvis that is quite shy and makes carvings all day. I buy from him every year and he is very reasonable. Usually pay him more that asked. It's right on the cliffs and has a cave that is open at the top and you can walk down into it or swim in it. I have been to several places and this is the only area that I've been to that you can go snorkeling unguided and feel safe. Owners are very nice and will pick you up from the airport for a small charge.
A few miles west there is the seven mile beach. I stayed at Country Country and has a restraunt that has very good food and drinks. I have found that most places have very week drinks. My mom and i kept a small bottle in our purse and would add a bit extra. We would drink Pina Coladas. All fresh juices usually squeezed or blended right in front of you. The beach has Margurettaville as well as inclusive resorts and very nice places to stay that aren't so expensive. Below are some websites that you may be interested in. I don't suggest going out in the dark by yourself, it can be scary. My mom and i went to several places after dark within walking distance and felt ok in numbers.
I am also sending an interactive map for the Negril area that will show you all the different bussiness' and lodging choices.

Answer 3

Don't forget that Jamaica also has the most bars per square mile than any other country.

Jamaica Out ranks other Caribbean islands in athletics.

We are one of the smallest Countries with huge musical influence.

The swallow tail humming bird only lives in Jamaica.



Jamaica is just awesome! I love it!

Not sure how true this is but I've heard that when slaves we behaving badly in America and the other island that they sent them to Jamaica. and that's why most Jamaicans are so outspoken.

Marriage is less common in Jamaica than other countries.

In Negril Jamaica buildings are not allowed to be built higher than the palm trees.

Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean

The Arawaks in Jamaica were the first Caribbean people encountered by Columbus.

Jamaica (which is about the size of CT) has 120 rivers

I cant think of any more

Answer 4

well, we are in the top 10 for the tourism., Bob Marley is from Jamaica, we listen to a lot of reggae and dancehall. There is a place called y e s falls, it has some of the most beautiful waterfalls its in Manchester, and hey if your wandering its not yes falls, say the words separately, a lot of people i tell this to always say yes falls, its sometimes hilarious. There was a massive earthquake in 1908 that sank part of Port Royal into the sea. There was a devastating hurricane called hurricane Gilbert in 1988 0r 1987 I'm not quite certain tho.

Answer 5

white dove, where do you get your information from?.....seriously, have to honk your horn every time you pass someone , near accidents, all day long,....that happens everywhere, not only in jamaica. Some people cook on coal stoves outside, because that is there choice, they belive its cheaper.......and i mean, its not like there arent poor people where you live too.
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> Interesting facts
We are the third country to have female leadership (2006)
>Bob Marley
>Sherone Simpson and Asafa Powell (fastest man and woman alive)
>Colin Powell (Jamaican parentage)
>We hold the Guiness World Book of Records for the most church per square mile......anywhere lol
>Dancehall Music...duttywine and Hot Wukk
>Sean Paul. Jr. Gong,
>Notorious BIG (Jamaican Parentage)
>The most exxagerated levels of crime ever, the American media makes it seems as though we are having a war down here, their real war in Iraq is being overshadowed
> Beautiful people, cuisine, culture,
> National Dish-ackee and saltfish
National Heroes....Marcus Garvey, Sam Sharpe, Norman Manley, ALexander Bustamante, George Gordon, Paul Bogle and Nanny of the Maroons

Answer 6

Jamaica has one of the oldest surviving newspapers in the the region (The Jamaica Gleaner since 1834)

The fathers of the nation (Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante) who formed the two different political parties were first cousins.

Pimento (allspice) is native to Jamaica.

Jamaica was home to writers Ian Fleming (who wrote some of his James Bond books from his place called "Goldeneye) and Noel Coward who owned a place called "Firefly"

It is believed that rap came from the Jamaican mc's in the 1970's who used to talk over the music at parties in New York.

Jamaicans are credited for the music genres of ska, rocksteady, reggae and dancehall as well as the religion of Rastafarianism.

Jamaica has more churches per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

Some famous Jamaicans
Sheryl Lee Ralph (actress - Moesha)
Merlene Ottey (athlete)
Jeffrey Anderson Gunter (actor)
Diana King (singer)
Asafa Powell (current world record holder 100m)
Tonya Lee Williams (actress - Olivia "The young and the restless")
Heavy D (rapper and actor)
Lenny Henry (British comedian)
Patrick Ewing (NBA basketballer)
Colin Channer (novelist)
Marcus Garvey (black activist)
Nadine Willis (supermodel)
Chili Davis (US major baseball league)
Colin Powell (politician - Jamaican parents)
Louis Farrakhan (leader Nation of Islam - Jamaican father)
Notorious BIG (rapper - Jamaican parents)

I hope this helps!!!

Answer 7

Very vibrant country with the top reggae artiste in the World. For example Bob Marley.

We have many tourist/resort areas namely Negril, Ocho Rios, that has Dunn;s River Falls, Margaritaville and a lot more attractions that could blow your mind, there is also Montego Bay where you can experience both the city life and the beach at te same time,...

In addition, there is also Portland and Kingston (the main city).

Here is a website that can give you a lot more specifics :)

Good Luck!!!

http://www.visitjamaica.com/home/Default.aspx

Answer 8

i live in jamaica and i love my country there are some many thing to say about the country i wouldnt know where to start so all you ahve to do is type in intresting facts on jamaica and there you go and the moron who is critising my island get a life most of the things you say are lies get your facts straight

Answer 9

Dunn river falls in Ocho Rios is absolutely gorgeous. Columbus landed near there too. It is the homeland of Bob Marley, and the rastafarian religion. I was offered more weed on the streets of Montego Bay than I was at a Greatful Dead concert.

Answer 10

Jam Queen and Jamoz- tek it to dem. White dove is hilarious i don't think he's being mean but its always a pleasure to view things from the other side of the fence.

Answer 11

HERE IS 2

SEAN PAUL IS FROM JAMAICA!

DOWN IN JAMAICA THEY GIVE IT HOT LIKE A SAUNA!