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Jamaica Researched via: Student Name: Kimberly Campbell Date:6/2/10

Where is Jamaica located? It is situated in the Caribbean sea, about 145 kilometers (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 190 kilometers (120 mi) west of Hispaniola, the island harboring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican RepublicHispaniolaHaitiDominican Republic

Flag, Motto, Anthem: Flag: black stands for people Gold: stand for sun and riches green: stand for the land Motto: "Out of Many, One People“ Anthem: "Jamaica, Land We Love“ & "God Save the Queen"Jamaica, Land We LoveGod Save the Queen

Sports: Track Cricket Soccer Horse racing Football

Government and Politics: 14 parishes The Parliament of Jamaica is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House). Members of the House (known as Members of Parliament or MPs) are directly elected, and the member of the House of Representatives who, in the Governor-General's best judgment, is best able to command the confidence of a majority of the members of that House, is appointed by the Governor-General to be the Prime Minister. Senators are nominated jointly by the Prime Minister and the parliamentary Leader of the Opposition and are then appointed by the Governor- General.Parliament of Jamaica bicameralPrime Minister Leader of the Opposition

Famous people/role model: Usain bolt Ricky blaze Lady saw Vybz Kartel Sean Paul Bob Marley Marcus garvey Jimmy cliff Red rat Shabba ranks Black rhyno Macka diamond Ding dong Mavado Sean Kingston Gyptian

What do you like the most about Jamaica? I love Jamaica because that is my nationality, Also Jamaica is a beautiful place to visit and I recommend that every one goes there =) JAMAICA BOOM!