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Jamaica
LocationLocation: Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features: Jamaica (146 miles long and up to 51 miles wide) is the third largest island in the Caribbean. It is very fertile, composed mainly of limestone, and has six mountain ranges and a hundred and twenty rivers. Introductions to the island include the banana, the breadfruit and the mongoose.

Total Area: 10,991 km2 (4,243 miles2)
Coastline: 1,022 km (635 miles)
Lowest Point: 0 m (0 feet)
Caribbean Sea
Highest Point: 2,256 m (7,400 feet)
Blue Mountain Peak

Regions Regions/States/Provinces/Districts: Jamaica is divided into 14 parishes.

Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland
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