Jamaica

Population: 2,665,636 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: English, Creole

Background: Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a dropoff in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office...

Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD, No information)

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.