Jamaica is well know for it's ganja also know in the United States as marijuana and dread locks but there's more to this little island than you could ever dream. You can go snorkeling in crystal clear blue water in the day or at night listen to the steel drum band play while you sip on coconut rum. A few of their main income is from tourism, fruit exports, and the bartering of bauxite. But despite all these wonderful attributes Jamaica is about 4,411 square miles of mountains with a population of around 2.5 million. Out of the 2.5 million about 75 percent of Jamaica's population is living in Kingston, which is Jamaica's capital city. The crime rate increases every day because of politics and high poverty level in the inner cities. Because of the vas variety of ethnic groups that lives in Jamaica it has become a melting pot of many races. The Rasta religion is well known around the world because of individuals like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and many others Rastafarians.
             Jamaica's major tourist attractions are located on the northern coast of Jamaica. The Green-Grotto Cave, Duns River falls, and other great beaches bring thousands of international visitor's to this country. Duns River Falls is very popular because it is one of the few falls in the world that runs directly into the sea. Spring Break is another popular time of the year for Jamaica because there are plenty of things to see, and lots to do; like attend toga parties. The freshest and best cooked fish can be found in Port Royal, this is an island broking from Jamaica by a major Earthquake in 1692. Bath Springs is another very popular place for tourists because the water for this spring is said to contain great healing powers. Boston beach which is located in Portland is the home of the world famous jerk chicken. This town is where the first jerk chicken and pork was cooked. Also once a year there is the Jamaican Carnival that attracts visitors from all around t...