Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola—of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about 145 km (90 mi) south of Cuba, 191 km (119 mi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (134 mi) south-east of the Cayman Islands.
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Some of the key events about Jamaica

  • 1494
    The island was claimed for Spain during Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the Americas
  • 1655
    Jamaica was captured by the English, marking the beginning of British colonial rule
  • 1655
    Spanish colonizers were forcibly expelled from Jamaica by the English
  • 1692
    A devastating earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of Port Royal
  • 1739
    The First Maroon War began, marking a period of conflict between Jamaican Maroons and British colonists
  • 1760
    Tacky's War, a major slave uprising, resulted in significant loss of life and property damage
  • 1831
    The Baptist War, a large slave rebellion, was violently suppressed
  • 1834
    Slavery was abolished in Jamaica, leading to the emancipation of enslaved people
  • 1865
    The Morant Bay rebellion was brutally crushed, leading to widespread criticism of Jamaica's colonial government
  • 1872
    Kingston became the capital city of Jamaica, replacing Spanish Town
  • 1907
    A major earthquake struck Kingston, causing extensive damage and loss of life
  • 1938
    Labor riots broke out across the island, highlighting poor working conditions and economic struggles
  • 1944
    Universal adult suffrage was introduced, allowing all adults to vote
  • 1951
    A severe hurricane caused widespread destruction and numerous fatalities
  • 1962
    Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign nation
  • 1969
    The University of the West Indies Mona campus was established in Jamaica
  • 1972
    Jamaica's first national park, the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, was established
  • 1976
    A state of emergency was declared due to political violence and economic instability
  • 1998
    Jamaica's bobsled team made its historic debut at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan
  • 2015
    The Blue and John Crow Mountains were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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