Jamaica

Q. When did Jamaica become independent?
Ans. 6 August 1962
Q. What did Christopher Columbus call Jamaica?
Ans. Santiago
Q. Who was Jamaica’s governor general in 2007?
Ans. Kenneth Hall
Q. Who was Jamaica’s prime minister in 2001?
Ans. Percival Patterson
Q. Which is the capital of Jamaica?
Ans. Kingston
Q. Which party won Jamaica’s general election in 2007?
Ans. Jamaica Labour Party
Q. Who got Jamaica its first gold medal in a women’s event in Olympics?
Ans. Deon Hemmings
Q. Which is the currency of Jamaica?
Ans. Dollar
Q. Which is the official language of Jamaica?
Ans. English
Q. What is the area of Jamaica?
Ans. 4,244 sq. mi.