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2007-05-31 04:54:35 · 16 answers · asked by tavis 1 in Science & Mathematics Geography

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The capital and largest city is Kingston

2007-05-31 04:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Neeraj Yadav♥ 6 · 1 0

Kingston is the capital of Jamaica

2007-05-31 07:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher G 2 · 1 0

The City of Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica. It is located on the southeastern coast of the island country at 17°59′N 76°48′W / 17.983, -76.8Coordinates: 17°59′N 76°48′W / 17.983, -76.8. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. In the Western Hemisphere, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city south of the United States.

The local government bodies of the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew were amalgamated by the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation Act of 1923, to form the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Greater Kingston or the "Corporate Area" refers to the KSAC, and not just the Parish of Kingston, which consists of only the old downtown and Port Royal.

Two parts make up the central area of Kingston: the historic but troubled Downtown, and New Kingston, which is home to the city's most visited attraction, the Bob Marley Museum (built at his former residence). Several other reggae stars, including Buju Banton, Sean Paul and Beenie Man, also hail from Kingston. Other attractions include the nearby Hellshire and Lime Cay beaches, the National Gallery of Jamaica, the ruins of Port Royal, and Devon House, a mansion with adjoining park that once belonged to Jamaica's first black millionaire.

Kingston is served by Norman Manley International Airport and also by the smaller and primarily domestic Tinson Pen Airport.

Several annual and well-visited festivals are held in Kingston.

2007-05-31 04:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmano 7 · 0 2

Kingston

2007-05-31 10:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0 0

Kingston

2007-05-31 05:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kimbob 1 · 1 0

Kingston

2007-05-31 04:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by kristinahusnick 2 · 1 0

Kingston

2007-05-31 04:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Kingston

2007-05-31 04:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by digitalwrangler 3 · 1 0

Kingston

2007-05-31 04:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by apt_pupil66 2 · 1 0

Kingston.

2007-05-31 05:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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