AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Jamaica: Introduction & Country Profile
Get the lowdown on Jamaica while learning about the country's economy, people, government, military, and more. Good reference map and flag are included.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Jamaica
A thorough look at Jamaica from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Jamaica
Read about Jamaica's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Jamaica
Features a broad country profile of the Caribbean Island of Jamaica, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Jamaica
Presented are well organized quick facts about Jamaica in a chart form.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Jamaica
The BBC offers a brief sketch of Jamaica with importance given to government and the news media. Be sure to click on the timeline link for information on key events in history.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Jamaica
A guide to information about the weather of Jamaica displayed in tables featuring average monthly temperature and rainfall. Some general facts and a map are also included.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Jamaica Flag
The national flag of Jamaica, a country in the Caribbean.
The Commonwealth
Commonwealth Secretariat: St Kitts and Nevis
The Commonwealth Secretariat explores a country profile of St Kitts and Nevis with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Cultures in Americas
An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1910
A map from 1910 of North America showing the Dominion of Canada, Greenland, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, British Honduras (Belize), San Salvador (El Salvador), Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the islands of the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1783
A map of North America, Central America, and northern South America at the end of the American Revolutionary War (1783). The map is color-coded to show the territory of the United States at the time, British possessions in Canada,...