Surface 10,991 square km

Population 2,6 million people

Capital Kingston

Official Language English

Currency Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

International Dialing Code +1-876

Useful Numbers

119 - Police and air rescue
110 - Fire or Ambulance

Whilst generally a very safe travel destination, there are parts of Kingston and other rural areas where visitors should pay more attention than usual. It is generally recommended to stick to the tourist path and if hassled in any way for money or by street sellers then to politely say no and walk on.
Marijuana is widely available in Jamaica and the likelihood is that you will be offered it at some point during your stay and whilst cheap and seemingly openly used it is worth remembering that it is illegal in Jamaica.