Normally when you think Jamaica your mind automatically thinks locked hair but its completely different. According to the CIA World Fact book, Jamaican adherents to the Rastafarian movement only make up 1.1% of the population.
FoodOf course Jamaica has amazing food with the abundance of fresh produce and the finest of ingredients that is always there for them. One of the major influences on Jamaican food is Indian cuisine but nonetheless Jerk seasoning is the most known in Jamaica.
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CoffeeWith the way of how the crop fields are set up with the high elevation along with cloudy skies makes for a wonderful harvest for the coffee beans. The clouds help the beans have a longer growing time without the sun burning them which causes them to be full body and filled with flavor. In the U.S Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee can be as high as $30 a pound.
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MusicJamaica's musical heritage comes from their African and European roots. Their music includes expression of personal freedom, independence, religion, and gossip. The most known artist is Bob Marley who helped the influence of Reggae music.
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Population: 2.715 million
Population Growth Rate: 0.68%
Infant Mortality Rate: 13.37 deaths/ 1,000 live births
Life Expectancy: 73 years
Literacy Rates: Total Population- 88.7%
Languages Spoken: English
Religions: Protestant 64.8%, Roman Catholic 2.2%, Jehovah's Witness 1.9%, Rastafarian 1.1%, other 6.5%, none 21.3%, unspecified 2.3% (2011 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 0.68%
Infant Mortality Rate: 13.37 deaths/ 1,000 live births
Life Expectancy: 73 years
Literacy Rates: Total Population- 88.7%
Languages Spoken: English
Religions: Protestant 64.8%, Roman Catholic 2.2%, Jehovah's Witness 1.9%, Rastafarian 1.1%, other 6.5%, none 21.3%, unspecified 2.3% (2011 est.)
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