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Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494 and considered it to be "the fairest isle that eyes have beheld," and many travellers still regard it as one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.
Jamaica is 1.5 hrs flying time south of Florida
Located 90 miles south of Cuba
Populations is 2.5 million
Language is English, with Jamaican patois spoken
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone, does not observe daylight saving time
Island is approximately 150 miles long, East to West, and approximately 50 miles wide, North to South, approximately 4000 sq miles. The Blue Mountain Range stretching across the center of the island, reaching a peak of up to 7500 ft above sea level.
Tourist Board of Jamaica www.visitjamaica.com