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Jamaica (/dʒəˈmeɪkə/ (About this soundlisten)) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola).11 Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some 215 kilometres (134 mi) to the north-west.

Jamaica Flag of Jamaica Flag Coat of arms of Jamaica Coat of arms Motto: "Out of Many, One People" Anthem: "Jamaica, Land We Love" Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen" Location of Jamaica Capital and largest city Kingston 17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W Official languages English National language Jamaican Patois (de facto) Ethnic groups (20113) 92.1% Afro-Jamaicans (incl. 25% mixed Irish Jamaican)12 6.1% Mixed 0.8% Indian 0.4% Other 0.7% Unspecified Religion 68.9% Christian4 21.3% None 6.5% Other (including African diaspora religions, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhism, and Jews) 2.3% Not stated 1.1% Rastafarian Demonym(s) Jamaican Government

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