Cool facts about Jamaica

Posted on Aug 19, 2025 / Travel

Jamaica was the first Caribbean nation to gain independence from Britain, in 1962.
It is the birthplace of reggae music and the legendary Bob Marley.
Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, is Jamaican.
Jamaica is one of the few countries where marijuana is partly decriminalized for religious and medicinal use.
The island has more churches per square mile than any other country in the world.
Blue Mountain Coffee, grown in Jamaica, is considered one of the best in the world.
The Jamaican flag is the only national flag that does not contain red, white, or blue.
Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond novels, wrote them at his Jamaican estate called GoldenEye.
Jamaica has produced some of the greatest Olympic sprinters in history.
The island’s motto is “Out of Many, One People,” reflecting its diverse heritage.

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