What are the five major plains in Jamaica?
What are the five major plains in Jamaica?
- • Liguanea Plains in Kingston and St. Andrew.
- • Rio Cobre and St. Dorothy Plains in St. Catherine.
- • Plain of Vere in Clarendon.
- • Pedro Plain in St. Elizabeth.
- • George's Plain in Westmoreland.
What is Jamaica rich in?
Resources and power. Large deposits of bauxite (the ore of aluminum) are found in central Jamaica. Iron ore, gypsum, and marble are in eastern Jamaica, and clays occur in the west. Silica sand and limestone are found throughout the island.
What nationality are Jamaicans?
The majority of the population (90 per cent, 2006 Census) is of Jamaica is of West African origin. The rest are people of mixed heritage with combinations that include European-African, Afro-indigenous, Chinese-African and East Indian-African.
What is Jamaica famous for?
Jamaica is known to be the birthplace of reggae, Bob Marley, world's fastest sprinters, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, beautiful beaches, jerk dishes, luxurious all-inclusive resorts and majestic waterfalls.