jamaican

Jamaican is the demonym for people from Jamaica and an adjective used for things related to Jamaica. Jamaica is a sovereign island nation in the Caribbean, located south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. The population is a mix of Afro-Jamaican, Indo-Jamaican, Chinese, European, and other ancestries; Jamaican society is characterized by its multicultural heritage. The capital and largest city is Kingston; the country is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth.

The official language is English, used in government and education. Jamaican Patois, an English-based creole language, is widely spoken in informal settings and media. Most Jamaicans are bilingual, with varying fluency in Standard English and Patois.

Culturally, Jamaica has had a significant global impact through music, including reggae, ska, rocksteady, and dancehall. Jamaican cuisine features dishes such as jerk seasoned meats, ackee and saltfish, curried goat, and patties. Tourism, agriculture, and mining (notably bauxite) are important economic sectors.