5 Interesting Facts about Jamaica

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5 Interesting Facts about Jamaica

Here are just 5 interesting facts about this small island nation of Jamaica, known as the Jewel of the Caribbean. From the creation of internationally recognized and enjoyed music, to athletic prowess in track and field, Jamaica is home to many wonders and surprising information.

1. Religion is deeply embedded in Jamaican culture. After considering the population of Jamaican and the existence of churches, Jamaica was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most churches in the world per capita.

2. Jamaica stands in the top tier as one of the athletically inclined countries in the world. Jamaica ranks in second for having the most Olympic medals in the world, following the United States. Considering the difference in population, the ratio is astonishing.

3. You can thank Jamaica for the easy access we now have to bananas. Jamaica started the banana trade by being the first country to export bananas and trade them with other countries.

4. The Giant Swallowtail lives in Jamaica. As the second largest butterfly in the world, seeing these huge fluttering beauties is sure to amaze you.