110 likes | 219 Views
Jamaica. By Michelle Conforti Nicole Desatoff Andrew Nunez. Religion. Eighty percent of Jamaica’s population are christians . Other religious groups are Anglicans, Baptists, members of the church of God, and Roman catholics
E N D
Jamaica By Michelle Conforti Nicole Desatoff Andrew Nunez
Religion • Eighty percent of Jamaica’s population are christians. • Other religious groups are Anglicans, Baptists, members of the church of God, and Roman catholics • 100,ooo black Jamaicans belong to RasTafari, which is a religious and political movement considering former European HaileSelassiel of Ethiopia as a god.
Education • Education was slow until the 1970s. • Jamaica’s government provides free elementary schools for children 6-15 years old. • 90% of Jamaican children go to primary school, but 55% attend high school. • University of the West Indies has more than 5,000 students at its Mona campus on the outskirts of Kingston. • 15 year old children are able to read and write.
Entertainment • Jamaica has many art forms such as, music, art, and drama. • Jamaica often has live reggae performances, which is a very popular genre of music. • In the villages there are often many street dances and steel bands. • These forms of entertainment attract more than 850,000 tourists yearly.
Geography • Jamaica is a mountainous island that is 4,244 square miles. • The climate is tropical with temperatures higher along the coasts and cooler in the mountains. • Jamaica is one of the wettest regions due to the 100 inches of rainfall that happens annually. • The western region and coasts of Jamaica are savannas, plains, and scattered trees. • Jamaica suffers from drought and Flooding.
People and Ethnic Groups • Most of the people in Jamaica live on the coastal plains. • Jamaicans are mostly of African origin • Major ethnic division is between whites and blacks Jamaica. • Some other ethnic groups are Chinese and Indians.
Military • The Jamaican military is a defense force, which consists of Ground Forces, Coast Guards, and The Air Wing. • Both males and females serve in the military • The military is mainly used for defense and security. • You must be 18 to join the Jamaican military • Jamaica’s military expenditure is about 31 million dollars.
Daily Activities and Hobbies • Some activities that are popular in Jamaica are horseback riding, scuba diving, river rafting, cruises, going to the beach, and fishing. • Some hobbies that Jamaicans have are playing music, playing sports, and playing cultural games.
Food In Jamaica • Jamaica is known for having the most flavorful cuisines in the Caribbean. • Some of Jamaica’s food is influence by Spain, China, and East Indian people. • For meats Jamaica uses local meat, such as goat, chicken, and seafood. • In Jamaica certain foods are made for holidays, or special events that take place.
Numbers/Statistics • About 1,192,00 tourist go and visit Jamaica. • The average lifespan of a person in Jamaica is about 73 years old • Jamaicans only use about 16% of their land • There about about 39,188 crimes that happen in Jamaica yearly.
Jamaican Flag Jamaican Sport Performances Jamaican Town