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Jamaica
CaribbeanCapital Kingston
Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Kingston. Jamaica has no land neighbours on the map. The closest countries across the water are Cuba, Haiti and Bahamas.
A way to remember it
A small oval south of Cuba, about halfway between Cuba and the Caribbean coast of Central America.
Good to know
Kingston is the capital, and the island gave the world reggae.
Quick facts
- CapitalKingston
- RegionNorth America, Caribbean
- Also known asJamaica
Bahamas
Cuba
Haiti