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    People of Jamaica
    Nationality: Noun and adjective--Jamaican(s).
    Population (2000): 2.65 million.
    Annual growth rate (2000): 0.6%.
    Ethnic groups: African 90.9%, East Indian 1.3%, Chinese 0.2%, White 0.2%, mixed 7.3%, other 0.1%.
    Religious affiliation: Anglican, Baptist and other Protestant, Roman Catholic, Rastafarian, Jewish.
    Languages: English, Patois.
    Education: Years compulsory--to age 14. Literacy (age 15 and over)--79.9%.
    Health (2000): Infant mortality rate--24.5/1,000. Life expectancy--female 75 yrs., male 70 yrs.
    Work force (2000, 1.1 million): Industry--17.8%; agriculture--21.4%; services--60.8%.

    source: http://www.state.gov

  • Jamaica Geography
  • Jamaica Government
  • Jamaica Economy
  • Jamaica History