Population: 2,700,000
Area: 4,244 sq. mi.
80% of the island nation is mountainous.
Ethnic groups: Black 91%, mixed7%, East Indian and others2%
Life expectancy: Men 74 yrs., Women 78 yrs.
Jamaica was ruled by Spain after being visited by Columbus in 1494, until 1655 when it was seized by Britain. Jamaica won its independence in August of 1962.
For more information about Jamaica, the State Department web site web site has good information to help you start your search.
The need for dental care is huge.
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