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Jamaica

Jamaica · Caribbean

UN member

Jamaica is a country in Caribbean, with Kingston as its capital, home to about 2,837,077 people. Jamaica shares no land border with any other country.

CapitalKingston
RegionCaribbean
CurrencyJamaican dollar (JMD $)
Calling code+1876
ISO codesJM / JAM / 388 ISO 3166-1
Flag emoji🇯🇲
Population2,837,077 (2025) World Bank
Area10,991 km²
LanguagesEnglish, Jamaican Patois
Internet domain.jm
DemonymJamaican

About Jamaica

Jamaica is a United Nations member state in Caribbean. Its capital and seat of government is Kingston. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the Jamaican dollar ($), using the code JMD.

Curious about the city itself? See what is the capital of Jamaica for Kingston’s own facts and history.

To call Jamaica from abroad, dial the country code +1876. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes JM (alpha-2) and JAM (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 2,837,077.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What currency does Jamaica use?
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD, symbol $).
What is the country calling code for Jamaica?
The international dialling code for Jamaica is +1876.
What are the ISO codes for Jamaica?
Jamaica has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code JM, the alpha-3 code JAM and the numeric code 388.
What is the flag emoji for Jamaica?
The flag emoji for Jamaica is 🇯🇲. You can copy it from the top of this page.

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