Jamaica

A Look at Jamaican Culture

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Money, Money!Money, Money!

About $60 Jamaican dollars is equivalent to $1 American dollar.

About $60 Jamaican dollars is equivalent to $1 American dollar.

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Traditional ClothingTraditional Clothing

Bright colors and loose fittingWomen: long skirts, blouses, and

scarvesMen: trousers and shirts

Bright colors and loose fittingWomen: long skirts, blouses, and

scarvesMen: trousers and shirts

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Traditional FoodTraditional Food

Ackee and SaltfishJerk ChickenOxtail stewRice and peasCabbagePlantainsCorned Beef

Ackee and SaltfishJerk ChickenOxtail stewRice and peasCabbagePlantainsCorned Beef

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LanguageLanguage

English is the main language spoken in Jamaica.

Patois (pat-wah) is the name of the dialect spoken.

English is the main language spoken in Jamaica.

Patois (pat-wah) is the name of the dialect spoken.

Jamaican ArtJamaican ArtQuickTime™ and a

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Traditional Musical Instruments

Traditional Musical Instruments

CalabashDrumsFluteHarpsTrumpetJenkoving

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LandformsLandforms

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Population of JamaicaPopulation of Jamaica

Total Population: 2,804,332

Men: 1,205,398Women: 1,598,934

Total Population: 2,804,332

Men: 1,205,398Women: 1,598,934

ExportsExports

ApparelSugarBananasCoffeeCitrusCocoa

ApparelSugarBananasCoffeeCitrusCocoa

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ImportsImports

Construction materialsElectrical EquipmentFoodFuelMachinery and transportation

equipment

Construction materialsElectrical EquipmentFoodFuelMachinery and transportation

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TraditionsTraditions

Reggae SumfestThe Ocho Rios Jazz festivalJamaica Carnival

Reggae SumfestThe Ocho Rios Jazz festivalJamaica Carnival

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