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Capital:
Kingston
Population: 2.5 million
Island Size: 146 miles long and between 22 and 51 miles wide;
4,411 square miles.
Electric Current: Mostly 110 volt. Adapters are supplied by
most hotels, but is always a smart travel accessory.
Medical Emergencies: There are numerous hospitals and clinics
on the island.
Time:
Standard time zone
Daylight Saving Time: No
Climate:
Temperatures range from high 70° to mid-80° F. Annual rainfall
averages 78 inches. Rains and storms frequent Jamaica May through
October b
Official Language: English. Patio
Currency: The Jamaican dollar - U.S. dollars widely accepted.
Tipping and Taxes: The government tax is 12.5%
Telephone:
Local area code is 876. | 
