1. Jamaica Researched via: http://wikipedia.org http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Kevon Butts Date: November 23, 2009

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. 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.

3. Flag, Motto, Anthem: The motto of Jamaica is "Out of Many, One People". The national anthem is 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 The motto of Jamaica is "Out of Many, One People". The national anthem is 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 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: Cricket Cricket Cricket, long revered in England as a gentleman's sport, was first played in Jamaica by the upper classes. Unlike football, a game for the masses, cricket was reserved for the elite and had a reputation as being a game that exemplified English poise. Over time Jamaicans of all social backgrounds became involved in the game, and today cricket is thriving in the West Indies. Cricket, long revered in England as a gentleman's sport, was first played in Jamaica by the upper classes. Unlike football, a game for the masses, cricket was reserved for the elite and had a reputation as being a game that exemplified English poise. Over time Jamaicans of all social backgrounds became involved in the game, and today cricket is thriving in the West Indies. Olympic Sports Olympic Sports Perhaps it can be chalked up to a competitive streak in the Jamaican spirit, but no matter how Jamaican people are driven to succeed, it's clear the island is here to stay in the Olympics. Jamaica has claimed a large number of medals in track and field events, and who could forget the Jamaican bobsled team's participation in the winter Olympics? Perhaps it can be chalked up to a competitive streak in the Jamaican spirit, but no matter how Jamaican people are driven to succeed, it's clear the island is here to stay in the Olympics. Jamaica has claimed a large number of medals in track and field events, and who could forget the Jamaican bobsled team's participation in the winter Olympics?

5. Government and Politics: Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with the monarch being represented by a Governor-General.[13] The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who officially uses the title "Queen of Jamaica" when she visits the country or performs duties overseas on Jamaica's behalf. The Governor General is nominated by the Prime Minister and the entire Cabinet and appointed by the monarch. All the members of the Cabinet are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The monarch and the Governor-General serve largely ceremonial roles, apart from their potent reserve power to dismiss the Prime Minister or Parliament. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with the monarch being represented by a Governor-General.[13] The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who officially uses the title "Queen of Jamaica" when she visits the country or performs duties overseas on Jamaica's behalf. The Governor General is nominated by the Prime Minister and the entire Cabinet and appointed by the monarch. All the members of the Cabinet are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The monarch and the Governor-General serve largely ceremonial roles, apart from their potent reserve power to dismiss the Prime Minister or Parliament.parliamentary democracyconstitutional monarchy monarch Governor-General[13]head of stateQueen Elizabeth IIQueen of JamaicaPrime Ministerreserve powerparliamentary democracyconstitutional monarchy monarch Governor-General[13]head of stateQueen Elizabeth IIQueen of JamaicaPrime Ministerreserve power

6. Famous people/role model: Alecia McKenzie, writer Alecia McKenzie, writer Alecia McKenzie Alecia McKenzie Alex Morgan, novelist Alex Morgan, novelist Alex Morgan Alex Morgan Andrew Salkey, writer Andrew Salkey, writer Andrew Salkey Andrew Salkey, writer, writer, journalist, journalist Anthony McNeill, poet Anthony McNeill, poet Anthony McNeill Anthony McNeill Aston Cooke, Playwright, Artistic Director Aston Cooke, Playwright, Artistic Director Aston Cooke Aston Cooke Brian Meeks, novelist Brian Meeks, novelist Brian Meeks Brian Meeks Carl Abrahams, painter Carl Abrahams, painter Carl Abrahams Carl Abrahams Carolyn Cooper, writer and cultural theorist Carolyn Cooper, writer and cultural theorist Carolyn Cooper Carolyn Cooper, writer, writer

7. What do you like the most about Jamaica? The thing I like the most about Jamaica is their heritage and their culture. And they way they express their opinions freely. The thing I like the most about Jamaica is their heritage and their culture. And they way they express their opinions freely.