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The photo shows the average amount of rainfall in Jamaica from 1971-2000. The blue color indicated the highest amount of rain as opposed to the dark yellow, which show the areas of the least rainfall. This is extremely important to the Jamaican geography because rain effects both agriculture and geological structures. Citation: "Jamaica Rainfall Analysis." [Online image] 25 September 2015.
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This photo shows the different uses for the land all over the country which often correlates with the amount of rainfall. Citation: "Land Utilization ." [Online image] 25 September 2015.
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This photo is a visual representation of the political divide between the Jamaican Labour Party and the People's National Party.
The mountains are just a small part of what makes Jamaica beautiful. These mountains include the Blue Mountains, Juan de Bolas Mountain, and Mocho Mountains. Citation: "." [Online image] 25 September 2015.
The rain forest is very importatant to Jamaican geography and life. It is the source of many of the fruits grown as well as tools used by early settlers. Citation:Sven Hurty. "Jamaican Ran Forest." [Online image] 25 September 2015.
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Waterfalls, like Dunn's River Falls shown in the photo, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Jamaica bringing in people from all over the world, which helps support their economy. Citation: Jamaica Attractions and Other Activities. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015
The beaches of Jamaica are absolutely iconic. It's what brings in people from all over the world, and what once supported the first inhabitants of the island. Citation: Citations: Jamaica. (2015, March 9). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
The reefs in Jamaica are one of the main reason why the earliest settlers were so successful, it was their main food source. Now, it is a playground of underwater explorers. Citation: Goldenburg, S. (2011, February 23). Coral reefs report warns of mass loss threat. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
The largest city in Jamaica, Kingston also happens to be its capitol. This building is the capitol building which holds is House of Representatives and other political leaders. Citation: Doug Mataconis - Page 170. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
Carnival in Jamaica, though only being 15 years old, is becoming a huge tradition. It is the celebration of Easter, starting on Easter Sunday where festivities often last two months! Citation: Citation: Blog / Notting Hill Carnival 2010 – Jamican Twist. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
This picture shows a traditional food market, where farmers go to sell their crops to others in order to create amazing food! Citation: Jamaican Countryside. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
Like many other islands in the Caribbean, most of the people living in that country are relatively poor. This is an example of the average house. Citation: The ultimate remittance. (2008, August 4). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
Because of the amazing beaches, reefs, and jungles, Jamaica is a huge tourist location bringing in thousands of people each year. This country, like many others, rely on these tourists to support the economy. Citation: Tourism in Jamaica Pearl of North America. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015.
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