Cheap Jamaica Hotels

Physical descriptions

The country of Jamaica has an area of 11 thousand square km. There are many Jamaica cheap hotels options spread over that area. It is situated on the eponymous island as well as several smaller islands in the Caribbean. Beach fans coming on a Jamaica cheap hotels experience will enjoy the coastline of the island which is 570 km long. Much of the island is actually a limestone plateau with an average height of 500-1000 m. In the eastern parts of Blue Mountain is the highest point- being as high as 2256 meters, which guests of cheap hotels Jamaica must go see if they can; along the southern and western coast are alluvial plains.

Climate - tropical, frequented by Passat winds. Average temperatures during the month of January visitors of cheap Jamaica hotels can expect 24 to 25 degrees Celsius. In the period around July expect 26 to 27 degrees Celsius. Rain annually is about 800 mm, but on the northern slopes it can be as much as 5000 mm. Typical for the island are high winds and frequent earthquakes. On your Jamaica hotels cheap experience, you will enjoy the evergreen tropical forests and savanna vegetation.

People

The population of the island is filled with interesting people, which alone can be an adventure for those on visiting Jamaica cheap hotels. The population density is 231.1 heads per sq. Km. Natural increase of the population is about 20.5. Life expectancy on the island is 72 years for the male members and women have an average of 77 years. Anyone that comes on Jamaica cheap hotels will find the culture here to be an amazing experience.

The ethnic mix is not extremely wide - Jamaicans constitute 96.1% of the population. Indians make up about 2.0% of the population, the Chinese are around 0.9%, while the members of the British culture take up as much as 0.5% and all others- a total of 0.5%. This eclectic mix of cultures will certainly enrich your stay in cheap Jamaica hotels.

The official language is English, with an extremely interesting local dialect. Guests of Jamaica cheap hotels who are English speaking will feel right at home.

The Capital of the island, on your cheap hotels Jamaica is the city of Kingston. It has a population of 750 thousand.

Entertainment

If you wonder what you can do in Jamaica while on staying in cheap Jamaica hotels, other than enjoying the everlasting summer and enjoying the wonders of nature, read on. First, be sure to try the Jamaican rum while you watch how it is produced and bottled. You can enrich your visit while staying in Jamaica cheap hotels by visiting one of the two largest rum factories. They use modern equipment, but there are also many smaller factories, where they love the ancient recipes and where guests are always welcome. The local population is very hospitable, and guided by the motto "No problem". They willingly guide you and devote the secrets of Jamaica. Consistently from places like shops and open markets local artisans will offer plenty of souvenirs and products. In some of the lovely pubs, you can enjoy a glass of the famous Jamaican coffee, to complete your cheap Jamaica hotels experience. You will see the open streets, see the cooks prepare all sorts of spicy and aromatic dishes, watch them simmering on a slow fire while being vigilantly monitored by the hosts. Of course, the restaurants also offer their hospitality, and this caters for every taste in international cuisine that guests in cheap Jamaica hotels may seek. You can enjoy exotic fruits such as banana, mango, guava, papaya, pineapples and avocados in abundance, but also will have the opportunity to try the hitherto unknown tastes of oranik (hybrid between orange and tangerine) and breadfruit. Guests on cheap Jamaica hotels must remember that Jamaica is the home of Bob Marley, whose work is of special tribute to the island. So when you visit to Kingston, stop by the museum house of the musician. You can also buy his records and reggae performances to get the full vibe of Reggae and the Jamaican culture. Local population as a whole boasts a wealth of musical and dance traditions inherited from African and British culture. One night you can attend the traditional "tribal" show that lets you go back in time to authentic Jamaican "nature"- a really great experience to have while staying in your cheap Jamaica hotels.

Major historical events and dates

In 1494 the island was discovered by Christopher Columbus and declared the possession of Spain until the end of the sixteenth century. The Indian population was destroyed. Black slaves are imported. In 1655 - the country was conquered by England and from 1760 to 1824, the - unsuccessful uprisings of the Negro slaves eventually led to the abolition of slavery in 1838. Workers were henceforth imported from India and China. Aug. 6, 1962 - Jamaica became an independent republic. Jamaica has a very rich history, with turbulent changes in a short period of time. Guests of cheap Jamaica hotels should make sure to get to know this history during their stay.

Politics

Jamaica is an independent state in the composition of the Commonwealth. Head of State is the Queen, represented by a Governor General. Legislative power belongs to the parliament, consisting of a Senate, with 21 appointed members and Chamber of Representatives, with 60 deputies elected for 5 years. Executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and Ministers.The local currency is the Jamaican dollar.

Agriculture

This is an agro-industrial country. Base of the economy are tourism, bauxite mining and agriculture. The extraction of bauxite, which amounts to 4 million tons annually, is second in the world. Also well-developed is the food industry (sugar, Jamaican rum and cigarettes), oil, wood and pharmaceuticals. Sugar cane, bananas, citrus, cocoa and coffee are grown here. Livestock production is low - cattle, pigs, goats. Coastal fishing is well developed too.

Transportation on your cheap Jamaica hotels will be mostly by road. The island has 17 thousand km of roads. During your stay in cheap Jamaica hotels travel can also be done via railway lines, which total 370 km. Major seaports and international airports here are located in Kingston and Montego Bay. This is where guests staying in cheap Jamaica hotels will be landing.