Jamaica
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Kingston
- Population: approx. 2.8 million
- Languages: English (official), Jamaican Patois
- Area: 10,991 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-5 (EST)
- Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Flag colors: Green, gold/yellow, black
- National Day: August 6 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Jamaica, Land We Love
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation near Cuba and Hispaniola)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Kingston
- Portmore
- Spanish Town
- Montego Bay
- May Pen
- Mandeville
- Old Harbour
- Savanna-la-Mar
- Ocho Rios
- Linstead
- Port Antonio
- St. Ann's Bay
- Negril
- Morant Bay
- Falmouth
Top 15 Attractions
- Dunn's River Falls (Ocho Rios)
- Bob Marley Museum (Kingston)
- Negril Seven Mile Beach & Rick's Café
- Blue and John Crow Mountains
- Martha Brae River Bamboo Rafting
- Blue Hole (Ocho Rios)
- Rose Hall Great House
- Doctor's Cave Beach (Montego Bay)
- Floyd's Pelican Bar
- YS Falls
- Port Antonio & Frenchman's Cove
- Blue Lagoon
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour
- Green Grotto Caves
- Devon House (Kingston)
Climate and Nature
Jamaica features a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round moderated by offshore sea breezes. Its geography showcases pristine white-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, tropical rainforests, and the towering Blue Mountains range in the east.
Culture and Gastronomy
Jamaican culture has an immense global footprint, pioneered by reggae music, the Rastafari movement, and cultural icon Bob Marley. Bajan and Jamaican cuisine is famed for bold spices, featuring 'Jerk' seasoning and the national dish 'Ackee and Saltfish'.
Economy
Tourism serves as the cornerstone of Jamaica's economy, attracting millions of international travelers each year. Bauxite/alumina mining, agricultural exports (such as world-renowned Blue Mountain Coffee and rum), and financial services also play vital roles.
Did you know?
- Jamaica was the first Caribbean nation to field a bobsled team at the Winter Olympics (1988), inspiring the classic movie Cool Runnings?
- The country produces Blue Mountain Coffee, one of the rarest, most prized, and expensive coffees in the world?
- Jamaica's national flag is one of the very few in the world that does not contain any of the colors red, white, or blue?
- Author Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of his famous James Bond novels at his 'Goldeneye' estate on Jamaica's northern coast?
- Jamaica holds the record for winning the most Olympic sprinting medals per capita of any nation in history?
Live footage: Discover Jamaica via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Jamaica and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Jamaica: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Jamaica: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Jamaica in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
