• Population: 2.5 million.
• Area: 11,502 square km, 11,502 square miles.
• Language(s): English
• Capital City: Kingston
• Major Cities: Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio.
• Local Time: GMT -5
• Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD 1 = 100 Cents)
• Notes: JMD: 50, 100, 500, 1,000
• Coins: JMD: 1, 5, 10, 20. Cents: 10, 25

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required, but NOT by the following:

• Kingston Norman Manley International (KIN)
• Montego Bay Sangster International (MBJ)

Jamaica is a developing nation of approximately 2.5 million people. Facilities for tourists are widely available. International airports are located in Kingston and Montego Bay.

CRIME: Crime is a serious problem in Jamaica, particularly in Kingston.

Climate: Tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year although evenings are cooler as are the more hilly regions. Rainy months are May and Oct, but showers may occur at any time. Hurricanes are sometimes experienced between Jun-Nov.

Clothing: Lightweights all year round with light woollens or sweater advised for evenings. Light rainwear is useful.