Jamaica
Jamaica is a country in North America with a population of 2,839,785. Its capital is Kingston and the currency is the JMD. GDP per capita is around $6,000, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Jamaica?
In North America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 300,000 in 1800 to 2,839,785 in 2023
From 56.6 yrs in 1950 to 71.5 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Frequently asked questions
What country is JM?
JM is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Jamaica, a country in North America with its capital at Kingston.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The main language spoken in Jamaica is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What is the country calling code for Jamaica?
The international dialling code for Jamaica is +1-876. Its two-letter country code is JM.
What currency is used in Jamaica?
Jamaica uses the JMD, currency code JMD.
What is the population of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a population of about 2,839,785 people across 10,991 km².