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History and Geography of Jamaica.
The Caribbean islands are divided into two groups: the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The northern islands form the Greater Antilles and this is made up of four large islands, Cuba, Hispaniola [made up of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Jamiaca and Puerto Rico. The smaller islands forming the Lesser Antilles, lower down on the eastern end consist of Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, St. Kitts, Nevis, Monserrat, Grada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe.Those which have English as their official language and are members of the Commonwealth are usually referred to as the West Indies.
The body of water surrounding these islands is the Caribbean Sea.
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. It has an area of 11,424 square kilometres (4,411 square miles)and measures 243 kilometres (146 miles) from east to west. Its greatest width is 80 kilometres (51 miles). The Blue Mountains are the highest mountains in Jamaica reaching 2,250 metres (7,402 feet).
Jamaica was first visited by Christopher Columbus on May 3rd 1494. Its name was derived from the word "XAYMACA" which means "Land Of Wood and Water" and its original inhabitants were the Arawak Indians. In 1655 after being under Spanish rule for 161 years the island was conquered by the British under Admiral Penn and General Venables.The island gained independence in 1962.
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Are you looking for property in Jamaica?
Fed up with the cold, wet and stressfull lifestyle in the UK? If yes, then have you ever thought of owning some property in Jamaica? Well why not!!
For those who have visited the island will know how relaxed the atmosphere is in general and life is paced at a more "No problem, soon come" type of outlook.
Ever thought how does one go about finding property on such islands and then going about investigating the possibilities of purchasing a little piece of a dream! Well if you are interested and want some friendly advise by a well established Real Estate Company on the island with friendly employees wishing to help on a genuine basis - then in the first instance please send your initial enquiry to the following email link below and this will be fowarded.
kirkmcwhinnie@hotmail.com
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Rose Hall Great House - Montego Bay
Annie Palmer otherwise known as "The White Witch of Rose Hall" was said to have been murdered on the Rose Hall Estate back in 1831. The building underwent a major restoration after its destruction and for those wishing to see and hear about about ways in which peopled lived and "ruled" on Jamaican Estates - then this is a must. Be sure to take a photograph of the much talked about mirror in the bedroom as mysterious and unexplained images have been known to appear on the photos once developed.
One bit of advice - do not remain on the property after sunset as it is said that Annie Palmer is sometimes seen riding a horse around the Estate. |
Dunns River Falls - Ocho Rios
Well, if there is one place visitors to Jamaica would have to go and that is to this most spectacular site - as it is known throughout the world and one of the most talked about sites within Jamaica. [However, there are also a number of other Falls within the island that are just as spectacular and less commercialised - worth asking around].
Be prepared to do some "Bata-ing" after your climb as the locals try to sell amongst other things some well carved items within the craft stalls.
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