Jamaica

Relief, agriculture, tourism and fauna and flora:

Jamaica is mainly composed from a mountainous relief, but also low plains in the southern and western parts of it. The highest peak is the Blue Mountain with its 2.256 m height. Although the relief is calcareous and crossed by dolines and deep valleys, the low plains are used in agriculture and the sugar cane like in all the other Caribbean countries is the main plant for cultures. In this beautiful country are grown over 500.000 goats and the same number of cattle. The extraction and capitalization of the bauxite bring over 60% of the country’s earnings. The tourism is very important here and the country is visited by more than 2 million tourists annually. The fauna and flora are rich in tropical forests but also many species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

The capital, industry and other aspects about Jamaica:

Jamaican capital of  is Kingston, the biggest city in Caribbean region where the main language is English. It is also an important port, tourist center, but also the center of textile and alimentary industries. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Founded in 1692, it’s the home for the reggae music style and the best known singer of its kind is the Jamaican Bob Marley. The country obtained its independence over the Great Britain in 06 August 1962. Visit Jamaica!

Beach at Port Antonio, Jamaica