Country Profiles: Jamaica Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Jamaica helps students explore the island nation’s geography, government, economy, and vibrant culture, encouraging critical reflection and global awareness. Students begin by gathering basic information, including the capital (Kingston), official language (English, with Jamaican Patois widely spoken), population (approximately 2.8 million), and currency (Jamaican dollar). Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is part of the Greater Antilles, situated south of Cuba and west of Haiti.

Keywords: Jamaica, Kingston, Caribbean, Greater Antilles, Blue Mountains, Black River, hurricanes, tourism, bauxite, constitutional monarchy, Commonwealth, Jamaica Land We Love, reggae, Bob Marley, Rastafarianism, jerk chicken, culture, economy, geography, politics, Model United Nations (MUN)