1. Jamaica Researched via: http://wikipedia.org http://wikipedia.org Student Name:Verishka Genius Date:11/23/09

2. Where is Jamaica located? Jamaica is an island paradise, located in the northern Caribbean, approximately 145 km south of Cuba and 160 km west of Haiti, with a population of about 2,553,600 million people in 1997 and a land area of 11,000 km/sq. The country has had a low and steady population growth rate of 1.0 percent in 1997

3. Flag, Motto, Anthem: Motto: Out of many one people Anthem: Eternal Father, Bless our Land, Guide 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

4. Sports: Football, cricket and track.

5. Government and Politics: JLP – jamaica labor party PNP- peoples national party

6. Famous people/role model: PAUL BOGLE GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON NANNY SAMUEL SHARPE SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE NORMAN WASHINGTON MANLEY MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY

7. What do you like the most about Jamaica? Everything The beaches, the food, the places the cool breeze, the night life and fun times