Jamaica's geography consists of plateaus, mountains, and beaches. Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba with a total area of 4,244 square miles. There are over 100 rivers on the island, but the majority of them are unexplored because they are not safe to navigate. The longest river is Rio Minho, located in the far south of the island, stretching for about 60 miles north. The widest river is the Black River in the southwest part of the island and is about 45 miles wide. The highest elevation in Jamaica is 7,402 feet in the Blue Mountains. Some other large mountain ranges include the Dry Harbour Mountains, John Crow Mountains, and Cockpit Country. Two-thirds of Jamaica consists of limestone plateaus. Overall, Jamaica has a tropical climate with interesting terrain.
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Jamaica is a tropical climate that has varied temperatures and low rainfall. Although the temperature may be lower in the mountain ranges, the average temperature does not differ much throughout the seasons. Temperatures on the coast can be anywhere from 40˚ (lowest recorded temperature) to the low 90s˚F. The capital city of Kingston, Jamaica, sits at sea level, consisting of temperatures from the low 70s to high 80s˚F. Jamaica’s rainy months are October and May, and the island is susceptible to hurricanes. On average, there is about 82 inches of rainfall per year, except on the east part of the island, rainfall is about 130 inches per year. The south and southwest gets little to no rainfall. Jamaica's climate is mostly dry with warm, tropical temperatures.
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Zoomed out map of Jamaica
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