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Jamaica achieves independence after centuries of British and Spanish rule. Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola (Home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic). Jamaica is located about 145 km (78 mi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 mi) west of Hispaniola and 215 km (116 mi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. Jamaica 2024 population was reported to be over 2.8 million people; Its capital and largest city is Kingston.
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