Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 — a remarkable destination in Caribbean. Its official name is Jamaica, and today around 2.8 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 10,991 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Jamaica: key statistics, an introduction to Kingston, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Jamaica
Jamaica lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 10,991 square kilometres, it ranks 166th in the world by total area.
Jamaica has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Kingston serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Jamaica has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Jamaica is home to approximately 2.8 million residents — the 141st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Jamaicans.
Jamaica is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Jamaican Patois. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Jamaica rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Jamaican dollar (JMD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Jamaica is +1876. Websites from the country typically use the .jm internet domain.
If Jamaica came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Kingston) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Jamaica
- Jamaica's flag emoji is 🇯🇲 — its two-letter country code is JM and its three-letter code is JAM.
- Jamaica covers 10,991 km², ranking 166th in the world by area.
- With about 2.8 million people, Jamaica holds the 141st spot in the world population ranking.
- Jamaica is a member state of the United Nations.
- Jamaica is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Jamaica — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Jamaica?
- The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
- What is the population of Jamaica?
- Jamaica has a population of approximately 2,839,175 people, ranking 141st in the world.
- Where is Jamaica located?
- Jamaica is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Jamaica?
- The languages spoken in Jamaica include English and Jamaican Patois.
- What currency is used in Jamaica?
- Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD).
