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Jamaica. By Jason Harper hour. 4. History. Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians These peaceful, seafaring people greeted Columbus when he first visited the island in 1494. It remained under Spanish rule until 1655. History continued. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
JAMAICA
By Jason Harper hour. 4
HISTORY
Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians These peaceful, seafaring people greeted
Columbus when he first visited the island in 1494.
It remained under Spanish rule until 1655.
HISTORY CONTINUED. the British were consistently harassed
by the Maroons. the British captured Jamaica from the
Spanish.
GEOGRAPHY
The island covers over 4,000 square miles.
The island is made up of coastal lowlands. The climate of Jamaica is tropical, hot and
humid on its coast, and mild inland. There geographic location is 18 15 N, 77
30 W
MODERN FACTS Jamaica has won the most world and
Olympic medals. Jamaica is the third largest island in the
Caribbean. Rum is the national drink of Jamaica. A beneficiary of the Caribbean Basin
Trade Partner Act.
DEVON HOUSE HERITAGE SITE
Has the city’s best ice cream, pastry and more.
You can take a tour of the Georgian-style house.
The house tells the tale of privileged West Indian society in the Victorian Era.
GOLF
Has five world championship courses in breathtaking environments.
Cinnamon Hill Golf Course winds its way along the shores of the Caribbean Sea.
The Tryall Club runs along the shoreline and the edge of jungle ravines.
BLUE LAGOON
Over 178ft deep. Port Antonio’s most famous attraction. You can enjoy rum punch while watching
the colors of the lagoon change with movement of the sun.
The lagoon's mysterious waters fascinate visitors with the many shades of blue.
BAMBOO AVENUE
Drive through nature's perfect archway. the avenue is protected under law. Along the avenue are a combination of
rustic and developed rest stops.
DUNNS RIVER FALLS
183 meters high Jamaica's most spectacular waterfall. is one of Jamaica's national treasures.
FLIGHT THERE
Airline is “American Eagle Airlines”TO GET THERE
DTW to Chicago ORD 4288 Chicago ORD to Miami MIA 1270 Miami MIA to Montego Bay MBJ 2035
Total travel time : 22h 45m
FLIGHT BACK
Airline is “American Eagle AirlinesTO GET BACK
Montego Bay MBJ to Miami MIA 1684 Miami MIA to Detroit DTW 1824
Total travel time : 7h 20m
WORK CITED http://
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