What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the name “Bob Marley? Is it Jamaica? Yes, this famous singer and songwriter was Jamaican. But is there any other thing you know about Jamaica? We present to you 10 amazing & fun facts about this Caribbean island-country.
- Jamaica is the fourth-largest country and the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea.
- It is a Commonwealth realm and the head of state is Queen Elizabeth II.
- Like Brits, Jamaicans drive on the left side of the road, as well.
- Jamaica is a huge exporter of bananas, coffee, and sugar. It is also famous for its manufacture of aircraft, as well.
- They mainly have African ancestry, mixed with European, Chinese, Indian, Lebanese minorities.
- In Jamaican culture, there is a tradition called “the baby’s tree”, where after the birth, the placenta is buried and a tree is planted in the same exact spot.
- The national currency is the Jamaican dollar.
- 64% of Jamaicans are Protestants.
- Rum is the national drink. It is often mixed with other beverages.
- Breakfast and dinner are the two most important meals, they are large and rich, while lunches are tiny.
