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This page is about the history and geography of Jamaica

                    The national bird is the doctor bird

Important Facts:

1. Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island

2. In 1990 the population was 2.4 million.

3. The vast majority are of African descent, but there are well established, but small, Indian, Chinese, Arab, and European communities as well.

4. In winter, the average temperature is 75 degrees; in summer it's about 80.

5. Jamaicans drive British-style, on the left side of the road. Also, drivers must learn to watch out for the many goats, bicyclists and pedestrians who also use the roads

6. In the summer, they  are an hour behind in terms of time and in winter they are experiencing the same time as us.

7. Jamaica is divided into 3 counties and these three counties into 14 parishes.

They are: ( in no special order)

-Kingston                  

 -St. Catherine                

  -Manchester             

  -Hanover

-St. Andrew                  

 -St. Mary                       

-St. Elizabeth              

-WestMoreland

- St. Thomas                  

  -Clarendon  (where I am from)                        

- Trelawny

-Portland                       

 - St. ann                         

  -St. James

 

These are the words to the National Anthem of Jamaica....

Eternal Father, Bless our Land,
Guide us with thy mighty hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours,
To our leaders, great defender,
Grant true wisdom from above,
Justice, truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love,                                                                                                           This is the national flower: Lignum Vitae
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love

Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty's call,
Strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish,
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above,
Justice, truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love,
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love

And this is the pledge:

Before God and All mankind.                   
I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart
The wisdom and courage of my mind,
The strength and vigour of my body
in the service of my fellow citizens.

I promise to stand up for justice,
Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively,
To think generously and honestly, so that,
Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship
and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare
of the whole human race.

 

 

To learn more about Jamaica and its geography and history visit http://www.discoverjamaica.com

 

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