Country: Jamaica
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| Country: Jamaica |
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Description:
| Learn all about Jamaica, including its resources, land, customs, government, and more. Listen to reggae music and learn about author Claude McKay. Includes maps, photos, and a short quiz. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| CIA World Factbook
This page provides a look at Jamaica: its population, geography, government, economy, and more. A picture of the flag and a map of the country are included.
Map of Jamaica
Look at an up-close map of Jamaica.
Welcome to Jamaica
This site from the Jamaica Tourist Board includes lots of information on the culture of Jamaica. Find out what's happening today. NOTE: This site contains ads.
Caribbean Quest
This Thinkquest submission has information about the following countries: Aruba, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It includes some images, as well as the history of each country.
Reggae Music
Listen to some reggae music on this site and link to some information on well-known musicians in this genre.
Jamaica: Things to Know
Learn a little Jamaican history from this site. Includes some photos.
Enchanted Learning: Flag of Jamaica
This site has a picture of Jamaica's flag and explains its history. Includes a print out and a quiz to take as well.
Background Notes: Jamaica
Read about Jamaica and its relationship with the U.S. Follow the other links at the left. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Library of Congress: Jamaica
This Web site has a great deal of factual information about Jamaica. Topics include the population, education, economy, government, and more. Scroll down to Chapter 2 to begin.
Lonely Planet
This travel site has basic facts about the country plus information about places to visit and things to do. Also has information about the costs of items.
BBC: Jamaican History Timeline
Scroll through this timeline of important dates in Jamaica's history. Click on the Jamaican flag to read a country profile including an audio clip of the Jamaican national anthem.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Countries
Learn all about the different countries of the world. See pictures of a particular country's inhabitants and landscape or read information on its history, culture, and currency.
eThemes Resource: Country: Caribbean Islands
Learn about the countries in Caribbean. Topics include island information, language, climate, culture, currency, places of interest, resort information, flight Information. There are video clips, photographs, recipes, travel tips, and ideas for classroom activities. There is links to eThemes resource on Jamaica.
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