| Official name | Jamaica |
| Date established | 6 August 1962 (independence from UK) |
| Region | Americas — Caribbean |
| Capital city | Kingston |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~3.0 million |
| Area | 10,991 km² |
| Density | ~273/km² |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| Official language | English |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| Calling code | +1-876 |
| Major religions | Christianity (~70%), Rastafarianism, other |
| Emergency – Police | 119 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 110 |
| National symbol | Lignum vitae tree |
| National flower | Lignum vitae |
| National animal | Red-billed streamertail (hummingbird) |
| National sport | Track & field; cricket popular |
| Literacy rate | ~88% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.726 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$19–20 billion |
| Major industry | Tourism, bauxite, agriculture, music |
| National festival | Independence Day — 6 August |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid; rainy seasons |
