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Jamaica Researched via: Student Name: Patrice Oseni Date:11/23/09

Where is Jamaica located? A nation in the west Indies Its 480 miles south of Florida.

Flag, Motto, Anthem: Jamaica Land We Love Eternal Father, Bless our Land, Guard us with thy mighty hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours, To our leaders, great defender, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty's call, Strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us vision lest we perish, Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love

Sports: Bobsled Cricket Futbol Netball and Field Hockey Push Cart

Government and Politics: Constitutional monarchy prime minister, the chief executive Jamaican Parliament has Senate and a House of Representatives. 21 senators, 13 of them on the advice of the prime minister 8 of them on the advice of the leader of the opposition (minority party) in Parliament. The voters elect 60 people to five-year terms in the House of Representatives. All Jamaicans at least 18 years old may vote. Parties are the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP).

Famous people/role model: Bob Marley Marcus Garvey Claude Mckay Lisa Hanna- Miss World Beenie Man

What do you like the most about Jamaica? The unique types of Food