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Jamaica

North America
Capital
Kingston
Population
2,839,786
Area
10,990 km²
Currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Phone Code
+1-876
ISO Codes
JM / JAM
ISO numeric
388
Internet domain
.jm
Timezone
UTC-5
Religion
Christianity

About Jamaica

Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music and Rastafari, the homeland of Bob Marley. Also famed for Blue Mountain coffee, jerk cuisine, and world-class sprinters.

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Languages

English

Jamaica in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density258 people per km²
rank 37 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.0351 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of North America0.47% of its people, 0.0488% of its land area
Area in square miles4,243
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeKosovo (10,887 km²)
Closest in populationLithuania (2,854,099 people)

Who else uses JMD?

Jamaica is the only country in our list that uses JMD.

Who shares the +1 calling code?

The +1 code is shared with Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 4 more; the digits that follow tell the networks apart.

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 2,839,786 people.
What currency does Jamaica use?
The currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
What languages are spoken in Jamaica?
The official or major languages of Jamaica are English.

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