Jamaica
Caribbean, Americas
EnglishJamaican Patois
Jamaica is a country in Caribbean, North America. With a population of 2,825,544 and an area of 10,991 km², the capital city is Kingston. The official languages are English and Jamaican Patois. The national currency is the Jamaican dollar ($ JMD).
Quick Facts
🏛️
Kingston
Capital
👥
2,825,544
Population
📐
10,991 km²
Area
💰
$ JMD
Currency
📞
+1
Dial Code
🌐
.jm
TLD
Economy
Jamaica has a GDP per capita of $7,754, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
GDP per Capita$7,754
GNI per Capita$7,210
Geography
Jamaica is located in Caribbean at coordinates 18.25°N, 77.50°W. It has no land borders. The highest point is Blue Mountain Peak at 2,256 m.
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates18.25°N, 77.50°W
🏔️ Highest PointBlue Mountain Peak
2,256 m
2,256 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCabarita River
397 km
397 km
TimezonesUTC-05:00
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Jamaica, including Trelawny Stadium with a capacity of 25,000 seats.
🏟️ Largest StadiumTrelawny Stadium
25,000 seats
25,000 seats
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica
- What is the capital of Jamaica?
- The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
- What is the population of Jamaica?
- Jamaica has a population of approximately 2,825,544 people.
- What currency does Jamaica use?
- Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar ($ JMD).
- What languages are spoken in Jamaica?
- The official languages of Jamaica are English, Jamaican Patois.
- What is the area of Jamaica?
- Jamaica covers a total area of 10,991 km².
- What is the GDP per capita of Jamaica?
- The GDP per capita of Jamaica is approximately $7,754.