James Bond was born in Jamaica. Author Ian Fleming created the dashing 007 in Oracabessa, on the island's north coast. Fleming's property, Goldeneye, has been turned into a luxury boutique resort.
Getting to know Jamaica —
James Bond was born in Jamaica. Author Ian Fleming created the dashing 007 in Oracabessa, on the island's north coast. Fleming's property, Goldeneye, has been turned into a luxury boutique resort.
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Jamaica gave birth to the global banana trade and Caribbean tourism. The banana industry waned in Jamaica in the face of crop disease and larger, more competitive plantations established in Central America.
Banana trade and tourism —
Jamaica gave birth to the global banana trade and Caribbean tourism. The banana industry waned in Jamaica in the face of crop disease and larger, more competitive plantations established in Central America.
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is among the most prized, and expensive, in the world, fetching upwards of U.S.$30 a pound.
Delicious coffee —
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is among the most prized, and expensive, in the world, fetching upwards of U.S.$30 a pound.
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Bobo Shanti is a Rastafarian movement with a compound in St. Andrew, Jamaica. While locked hair might be the most famous "do" associated with the island, Jamaican adherents to the Rastafarian movement make up less than 2% of the population.
Few Rastafarians —
Bobo Shanti is a Rastafarian movement with a compound in St. Andrew, Jamaica. While locked hair might be the most famous "do" associated with the island, Jamaican adherents to the Rastafarian movement make up less than 2% of the population.
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Jamaica has more churches per capita than any other country.
A lot of churches —
Jamaica has more churches per capita than any other country.
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Marijuana is illegal in Jamaica, but the government is moving to decriminalize its use and develop a regulated industry.
Marijuana is illegal —
Marijuana is illegal in Jamaica, but the government is moving to decriminalize its use and develop a regulated industry.
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The Blue Mountains offer scenic inland hikes and provide bird watchers an opportunity to spot many of the island's 280 species, 30 of which are endemic.
More than sun and sand —
The Blue Mountains offer scenic inland hikes and provide bird watchers an opportunity to spot many of the island's 280 species, 30 of which are endemic.
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While the country may be known for its jerk seasoning, which features local agricultural products like pimento (allspice) and hot Scotch bonnet peppers, Jamaican cuisine has much more to offer. The island's lively foodie culture may be the best representation of its national motto, "Out of Many, One People."
Mouthwatering cuisine —
While the country may be known for its jerk seasoning, which features local agricultural products like pimento (allspice) and hot Scotch bonnet peppers, Jamaican cuisine has much more to offer. The island's lively foodie culture may be the best representation of its national motto, "Out of Many, One People."
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