Did you know that in Jamaica:
- The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, who has broken numerous world records in sprinting, resides here.
2. Before school, students engage in a morning prayer.
3. You can see one of the largest butterflies in the world, known as the Giant Swallowtail.
4. The local girls are sweet and beautiful.
5. There is no official age restriction on the consumption of alcohol.
6. Christopher Columbus saw the Blue Mountains of the island during his voyage.
7. Jamaica built the first railway in the Western Hemisphere, outpacing developed countries such as the USA and Great Britain.
8. Jamaica has the highest rate of twin births in the world.
9. The name of the island translates to “island of springs” or “land of springs.”
10. The most popular and delicious dishes include “ackee” – a fruit from a tree that tastes like scrambled eggs, and “saltfish” – salted cod.
11. The Blue Lagoon, a beautiful and familiar place to many, is located here.
12. It’s a paradise for those who enjoy soft drugs, as marijuana can be consumed in any quantity.
13. The famous singer Bob Marley was born and raised here; the island even has a museum dedicated to his work.
14. One of the tourists’ favorite spots is Dunn’s River Falls.
