Jamaica Researched via: Student Name: Odiri Igbayo Date: 11/23/09

Where is Jamaica located? Jamaica is an island paradise, located in the northern Caribbean, approximately 145 km south of Cuba and 160 km west of Haiti

Flag, Motto, Anthem: Eternal Father, Bless our Land, Guard us with thy mighty hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours, To our leaders, great defender, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty's call, Strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us vision lest we perish, Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love

Sports: Mainly Track & Field, and Football (soccer) and cricket

Government and Politics: P&P J&P

Famous people/role model: he was an avid black rights supporter, you can see it in his songs (black progress, soul rebel, etc) and he stuck with what he believed in till the day he died, he was supposed to get surgery on his foot due to a soccer accident but he didnt do it because of something to do with his religion, and it lead to a cancerous growth which killed him

What do you like the most about Jamaica? The music The weather The music The food