Fun facts about Jamaica

1. Jamaica's government is a parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy.
2. Jamaica's economy focuses on agriculture, tourism, mining and manufacturing.
3. Jamaica also has a thriving aviation industry that focuses on manufacturing and fixing aircrafts.
4. Jamaica's main agriculture exports include bananas, sugar and coffee.
5. There are eight species of snakes that live and are indigenous to Jamaica.
6. The climate of Jamaica is tropical with humid weather and very high temperatures all year round.
7. Jamaicans drive on the left side of the road.
8. Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea.
9. The country has more churches per square mile than any other country in the world.
10. Jamaica is an independent island country, and is considered to be a part of the British Commonwealth.
11. Most of the families in Jamaica are headed by women. Mothers are responsible for raising the children and supporting their families.
12. It is tradition to bury the placenta after a woman gives birth. Then, the family will plant a tree in the same spot.
13. Whenever a family member dies, many families hold 9 day wakes for the deceased.
14. Most Jamaicans don't use modern medical techniques to treat their ailments.
15. During weddings, a tradition is to serve dark fruitcake that is made with rum.
16. Obeahism is a form of Voodoo that some Jamaicans still believe in.
17. There are over 200 orchids that grow wild in Jamaica. Of these, 73 of them are native to the country.
18. Blue moons occur in Jamaica whenever the weather and climate is perfect.
19. Cockpit Country is a portion of Jamaica that is still largely unexplored.
20. Even though the official language of the country is English, many of the locals speak Jamaican Patois.
21. Over 90% of Jamaica's residents are of African descent.
22. Blue Mountain Coffee, a very expensive brand of coffee that is coveted around the world, is produced in Jamaica.
23. Jamaica was the first Caribbean country to have its own website. It was created in 1994.
24. Sprinter Usain Bolt, considered the fastest man in the world is from Jamaica.