Interesting facts about Jamaica

What is associated Jamaica, of course to the sea with the sun, with bright colors, with reggae and Bob Marley.
But tell you a few more interesting facts about Jamaica ...




Jamaica was the first British colony in 1688 kotoroyv started working postal service.

Three representatives of Jamaica became the winner of the Miss World contest.



In Jamaica, most born in the world of twins, triplets and other twins.



Manchester Golf Club in Jamaica, founded in 1868 - the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.



The so-called "bird-doctor" (or Red-billed streamertail) - Jamaica's national symbol - is found only here.



The fastest man and woman on the planet - of course, Jamaican runners.



Jamaica was the first tropical country team that participated in the Winter Olympics. The efforts of the Jamaican bobsleigh team were appreciated and even inspired the filmmakers «Cool Runnings».



Flag of Jamaica and Libya - the only ones in the world that do not use any one of the colors of the tricolor (white, blue and red). The colors of the Jamaican flag symbolize the motto: "There are difficulties, but the land is green and the sun shines."



Port Royal in Jamaica used to be called "the most vicious city in the world."



Jamaica - the first country in the western hemisphere, where in 1845 the railway was built. Even earlier than in the US!



Source: bigpicture.ru