Jamaica
The country of Jamaica has an ideal location. Located just south of Cuba, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea with 10,990 kmē. Although the capital is Kingston, there are many other important centers of trade and business. The official language is English and the major religion is Protestantism. Transportation in Jamaica connects the entire country and movement thought out the island is very easy. There is a coastal highway traveling the whole coast. Air Jamaica and cruise ships make traveling to and from the island very easy. But despite all of the joys, there are very serious human-environmental interactions present. Mining on the island causes serve pollution and soil erosion. Most of the natural rainforest is destroyed. But the many beautiful beaches seem to make all of the worries disappear. The history of Jamaica starts at about 1000 AD when a Tiano tribe called the Arawaks crossed the Caribbean Sea in canoes to settle on the island. The Arawaks lived in simple villages, relying on fishing and hunting for substance. They lived there peacefully for 500 years until Columbus landed at Discovery Bay in 1494. The contact with the Spanish was very traumatic to the Arawaks. Within 7
Living in Jamaica would be a joy for me. The people are friendly and there are numerous sports to partake in. I would enjoy experiencing all of the cultural stimulation that is present in Jamaica. The Rastafarians are a unique and original cult based in Jamaica. These people follow the teachings of Ras Tafari, once a leader of Ethiopia. Many members of this cult keep their hair in long dreadlocks and have strict rules for dress, work and religion. They often make a living selling goods at market, including ganja, a potent form of marijuana, that is important in their religious ceremonies. Jamaica is a sparsely populated country of 2,600,000 people. These 2.6 million people live on 10,990 kmē, for a population density of about 1 acre per person. This gives Jamaica the distinction of being a developed countries and being not being overpopulated. However, in some places of Jamaica, especially along the coast, the cities are overcrowded. "Kingston (Jamaica)". Collier's Encyclopedia. 1997.
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