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JAMAICA


GENERAL INFORMATION

Jamaica, a country in the West Indies, located on the same island in the Caribbean. Is part of the British Commonwealth. Area of ​​10,991 square meters. Capital - Kingston.Klimat in Jamaica is tropical trade winds, for which the rate - steady easterly winds, mild sunny and dry weather. In summer and winter the temperature is almost the same, the average + 26 degrees C. Sometimes there are tropical cyclones. The official language of Jamaica - English, but full of Jamaican vocabulary words from various African languages. Those who live on the island of the Chinese and Indians also speak Jamaican dialect of English, but in the home they own sounds and speech. About 30% of the Jamaican population - Protestant Christians, 25% - stick Baptist tradition. A small number of islanders identified themselves as Methodists, Presbyterians, and quite a bit and Catholics. In addition, some common African cults (such as the cult obia).

 

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION

Jamaica is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, 145 kilometers south of Cuba. Except Cuba, Jamaica, adjacent to Haiti and Puerto Rico. The four of them make up the Greater Antilles archipelago of the West Indies Caribbean. From the north Jamaican coast is rocky, but in the center - a narrow strip of sand, which can not be called otherwise than Jamaican Riviera. Most of the island is hilly limestone plateau to the east of his crown, Blue Mountains (Blue Mountains) up to 2256 m in the western and southern coast stretches a broad lowland plain. Because of the high seismic activity island often experiences earthquakes, not too dangerous, capable of even attract thrill-seekers. Jamaica is rich in clean rivers flowing from the many mountains and hills. The largest river island, the Rio Grande (a length of about 100 km).

 

CUISINE

From the simple to the very sharp and elegant! Local cuisine is a colorful mix of local produce, spices and herbs. Some of these compounds are called - "crazy." Food is cooked for hours on low, chadyaschie slabs standing on the street in front of the houses. In Jamaica, there are also great restaurants for vegetarians, and other lovers of Italian cuisine. On the island you will be able to get enough of these exotic fruits, such as for example an apple star, papaya, avocado, sweet and sour const, guava oranges. In great abundance on the island grow pineapples, mangos and bananas. Besides the well-known fruit and fruit, it is interesting to try something more exotic: oranik (a hybrid of orange and tangerine), coal (a hybrid of grapefruit and mandarin), breadfruit, and more. Tip: As a rule, all gratuities are included in the fee, so any monetary rewards in the resorts of Jamaica are not taken. In restaurants, where the cost of services not included in the bill, tip (10-15%). The national drink: Where else can find such a quality rum in such quantities and at such paltry money (liter bottle - $ 4), as in this Caribbean island? But to be treated with rum in Jamaica - only half the battle. Every true lover of Roma simply must visit the factory, which is boiled, filtered and bottled this magnificent drink. Large rum factories, equipped with modern technology, in Jamaica now only two. But in a modern factory tourist look absolutely no reason.


There's triumph nickel, automation and strict control of each spilled drop. But the island is working with dozens of antiquated factory, which produces rum still on ancestral recipes. That's where the booze for the amateur, and along with stories - this expanse. Guests at such small factory are always welcome. Without any formalities, they will be given a white robe and lead the workshops to acquaint with the details of the distillation technology. Introductory lecture for tourists read the factory engineer. It will also show how boils juice of sugar cane, delivered straight from the plantations in pyatidesyatilitrovyh galvanized tanks. Then fail guests to a huge vat where wanders obtained from cane syrup is a must. Immediately set a major distiller, the coil is flowing and drained into containers when substituted rum-raw. Drink it has not - it has to pass filtering. But after filtering, the result is almost ready to rum. Make it a dark brown color, it can withstand a month or two in oak barrels. For tourists who want to thoroughly understand what's different from the dark rum, in the plant the garden, under the palm trees, workers lay the table in Jamaica: a variety of fruits and fruit juices, bread and cakes fried meat. Paying, at about $ 20 per person, guests can eat all this wealth and drink rum - fresh or aged. For the rum you can go to the store itself. There, armed with glass, guests under the experienced taster pick the barrel, rum which is most like their taste, color and smell.


CURRENCY

The national currency of Jamaica - Jamaica, the U.S. dollar goes with him on almost equal terms (Course on May 7, 2002: 47.7000 JMD = 1 USD). In many tourist centers and shops We accept travelers checks (they are also encouraged to acquire in U.S. currency) or credit cards leading systems: Visa, American Express and others. In circulation are banknotes of 2, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Jamaican dollars, coins, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 cents and 1, $ 5. Simultaneously in circulation are coins of two major series (80s and 90s) and a large number of the anniversary. For example, the old coin of 5 cents twice today $ 5. Some of the coins are not the traditional round shape, and heptagonal. They are minted images of animals, birds and fish. Exchange: The official rate remains far from universal. The most favorable rate of exchange - in banks and exchange offices. In exchange offices accept U.S. dollars, British pounds sterling and the German mark. In this list of various banks, and at the head office Bank of Jamaica (central bank) can be exchanged not only the main currencies of the world, but also the most exotic currencies in Africa and the Middle East. Unfortunately, the Russian ruble in the list yet.

 

CLIMATE

Climate - average temperature is +27 ° C - +30 ° C, but in the mountains it can be down to +10 ° C. The northeast winds and evening breezes from the mountains to the coast support cooled. From June to October, possible storms.

 

TIME

Time - behind Moscow 8:00. On the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in September - minus 9:00

 

VISA

Visa - issued at the airport upon arrival, the cost of $ 20 U.S.. You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry, the ticket back and confirmation of hotel booking. Airport tax on departure - $ 20.


CUSTOMS

Import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, local - is forbidden. Duty-free import up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams. tobacco, up to 1.3 liters. alcoholic beverages (except rum) and up to 1.3 liters. wine (for passengers over 18 years), and 150 g. perfume, 340 ml. toilet water, as well as gifts of up to $ 40 Jamaican dollars.

The import of drugs, poisons and explosives, firearms, fresh flowers and plants, honey, fruits, unpreserved meat and vegetables, and coffee (in any form).

The export without proper documentation of exotic birds and animals, antiques, especially - found at the bottom of the sea, as well as articles of bellows and skin that are not specified in the entry declaration. Freely and without restriction on the number of exported tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.

 

SAFETY

The security situation is quite ambiguous. Within the major tourist areas of personal security can not worry. Outside the resort should always exercise extreme caution in dealing with the locals. The standard of living of the general population of the country is extremely low, which can not but leave its mark on their attitude towards tourists.

Should not appear outside the resort areas of the same - only groups. Be careful when responding to the invitation of a local show the real Jamaica


WHAT TO SEE

Historically and architecturally in Jamaica are not many places that you can visit. The main cultural attractions are in Spanish Town. This city was the capital of the state from 1662 to 1872 years. Its architecture contains both English and Spanish construction. Sv.Dzheymsa Cathedral - the oldest English church built outside the UK (1523). In the city square is worth visiting the Royal Palace and a huge shopping complex.


In Jamaica, tourists are offered, mostly traveling in natural attractions. For example, in the west of the country is limestone plateau Cockpit Country, where there are many caves. The caves also have near Port Antonio, near Jackson Bay.

Very popular cave "Green Grotto" on the northern coast between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. Their length is 1525 m Here you can see stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes. In ancient times they were Arawak shelter.

Interesting excursions to the Blue Mountains area. Here you can make hiking in the national park or ride a bike to the coffee plantations and Dzhablum plant, which produces the famous Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.


In the resort area of ​​Negril Appleton is a place which is known as the main production site of Jamaican rum in the local distillery and arranged tours. Not far from Negril Mayfield Falls is worth a visit. This 22 waterfalls, under each of which can take a swim. In addition, there are many underwater caves.

The resort of Ocho Rios (3 km from the city center) is a waterfall on the River Dance. In the rain forest water flows down the stone terrace with 183 meters height, creating a cool lake bottom. Waterfall dostatachno chalk straight on to climb to the top terraces with views of the surrounding area.

From any of the tourist center of Jamaica, arranged a trip to the banana and coffee plantations and sugar cane plantations. After visiting here, you get
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