What is the essence of Jamaica?

Question

I'm looking for a brief description of Jamaica from a native. What makes it unique? What should a tourist know about Jamaica that he or she cannot find out on wikipedia.com or a tourist guide?

Answer 1

Its people warm,friendly ,record breaking trend setters,in any thing.

10,991km 4244 square ml/145 est,wst/ approx;1022 coast line.
Average temp,32 C/90 F.Lowest 4 degree Celsius/40 F
Extreme temps,36.
Average rain,78 inches.extreme 400 inches in some years.
Its a lush island, though 30% is still forested,it also has the largest wet lands in the caribbean/Black river Morass which is similar to the Amazon,with peat giving it a petro like smell.
The largest water falls in the Caribbean,600 Ft tall Duns River,largest Butter fly in the western hemisphere,which lives both in the Blue & John crow Mtns,the Cockpit country,which also features,more caves than any other island.and 7th largest harbour in the world,which is strategically located north east of the Panama canal.
Also negril is a 7 mile beach and scuba,sunset watching, swimming, and much more paradise.
You can also find cactus and other desert like plants and conditions at Hellshire hill and Portland bight.
2.7 million people who are considered world trend setters in Reggae and caribbean food dishes. our flag, Black; signifies the peope colour & strenght,Gold/Yellow signifies sunshine,Green our natural heritage, this island also has 6 national heroes & 1 heroine =7.
And if your interested in a home Jamaica will give you a better deal for your money as it is not as expeneive as other islands.it also has {1} the highest yield for interest rate bonds,in business operation.

Word of advice,in brief.
We Jamaican's can be very persuasive when trying to make a living,its just like any major business in the US who never seems to stop haggling your phone.
But if you feel uncomforatble you can always go some were else in the island.
Jamaica is like any were else,mind upon matter be your self,dont get carried a way in any form except when having fun at a party.Your not going to be in the US,life is more slower,everything gets done but not at break neck speed.

To discribe in brief Jamaica has one the most diverse natural contions on earth,having more ferns and second in snails only to Hawaii,with Mountain range that climbs up to 2256m in only an area as wide as 28 miles at its widest.
With some of the best athletes admired world over and reggae,complete with jerk chicken and warmth of a people,who will achieve some thing out of nothing.

Answer 2

Wikepedia will not tell you that Jamaica is a place where no matter how stressed out you are, when you get here you can afford to be carefree. If you faint in the street, a hundred people will be there to pick u up, if you can't bury your dead, the members of your community will help you foot the bill. In Jamaica, no matter how hard your life might be you will never die of hunger. A jamaican always tries to make you smile. No one can tell you about the essence of this island, you would have to experience it to understand.

Answer 3

I'm Jamaican so I'll answer this. The essence of Jamaica is what makes it special.It is very beautifil but not everywhere.Its waters are clear.It has a lot to offer to everyone who goes there such as cool recipies like dumpling,fritters ,patty,and festival.Or great places like the beaches or Montego Bay.The place is just great.