Jamaicans
Jamaicans are citizens of Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica lies south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. The capital and largest city is Kingston. The population is about 2.9 million.
The population is predominantly of African descent, with minorities of mixed heritage and communities with East
Originally inhabited by Taíno, Jamaica was claimed by Spain in the 16th century and became a British
Jamaican culture is known for music, including ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall, with global influence through
Key economic sectors include tourism, bauxite mining, agriculture (sugar and citrus), and remittances. The economy faces
A substantial diaspora in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada maintains cultural and economic ties