Flag:Jamaica adopted their flag on August 6, 1962 after gaining independence from the federation of the West Indes .Jamaica's flag has a daigonal yellow cross that divides the flag into 4 triangles. The color green is on top and the bottom, while black is on both sides. The colors on the flag have meanings to them. The color green represents hope, vegetation, and agriculture. The color black reflects hardships overcame and to be faced, and yellow recalls golden sunshine and the island's natural resources.
This is a picture of Queen Elizabeth.
President:In Jamaica their government is set up in a constitutional parlimentary democracy. Queen Elizabeth the second is the head of the Excutive branch she is represented by the Governor General. In the Executive branch the head of government is prime minister Bruce Golding. In the Legislative branch it consists of the senate( a 21-member body appointed by the governor general on the recommendations of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition; ruling party is allocated 13 seats, and the opposition is allocated 8 seats.) Finally, in the Judical branch it is made up of the Supreme Court ( they are judges that are appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister.)
This is Fort Charles.
Capital: The capital of Jamaica is Kingston, Jamaica. There are many things that makes Kingston, Jamaica an important and historical place. In Kngston there is a site called the Devon House Heritage Site. This house is a historical site because it was built by Jamaica's first balck millionaire, George Stiebel. Also Kingston includes The Rockfort Mineral
This is the Devon House Heritage Site.
Bath. This is important to Kingston because it is a natural spring that was created during an earthquake in 1907. Another place to visit is Fort Charles. Fort Charles was a fort that the British used to ward of the Spanish after they took control of the island in 1655. Also, St. Peter's Church is another historical landmark. What makes St. Peter's Church so historical? Well, this church was destroyed twice just within over a decade and finally rebuilt in 1726. Finally, another major important landmark is the Giddy House. This is an uneven house that was created when an earthquake hit and caused the town to be uneven causing the house.
Money:In Jamaica the offical currnecy is (JMD). The Jamaican dollar is divided into 100 cents.
This is a picture of Jamaica's first government in 1962.
History:5 hisorical facts about Jamaica are:
In August 7, 1962 the first session of parliment took place.
Jamaica and The Great War- The 1st West India Regiment was formed in 1795 in the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean.
The first plane to fly in Jamaican skies was flown by Jesse Seligman, an American aviator. On December 21, 1911, it only happened eight years after the Wright brothers made history with their first plane flight the world had ever seen.
Jamaica declared independence on August 6, 1962.
Jamaica is the 3rd largest Caribean island.
Food:Here are 10 different food iteams and their descriptions that belong to the Jamaica culture:
1. Ackee and Saltfish- This dish is the national breakfast dish for Jamaicans. It looks amd tastes like scrambled eggs.
2. Duckanoo- This dessert is a combination of cornmeal, coconut, spices, and brown sugar. Then they are tied up in a bannana leaf and then slowly cooked in boiling water.
3. Jerk- This is the most popular dish in Jamaica. This dish contains meat that is marinated with a mixture of different spices. Its all sreved up with even more hot sauce, rice, and peas. Jerk is one of Jamaica's ultimate dishes because it dates back to the islands earliest days.
4. Peperpot Soup- In this soup the main ingredent is callaloo which give the islands favorite color green. The soup which contains the spinach like callaloo, also includes pig tails, milk, okra, and plenty of spices.
5. Curried Goat- This dish is typically a party dish. It is a comination of goat and vegetables served with peas and rice.
6. Oxtail Stew- This stew has the main ingredent of oxtails and vegetables. The oxtails and vegetables are combined with spices to make a heathy heary, and delicious stew.
7. Cornmeal Porirdge- This is a dish that is made with cronmeal, milk, netmeg, and cinamon. It is best served when it is hot!
8. Bully Beef- This is a breakfast dish that has corned beef, spices, and vegetables mixed with the meat. When serving this dish it is best when it is served with fried plantains.
9. Red Pea Soup- This soup is made with meat, cocnut milk, peas, yams, potatoes, and alot of spices. It is best when served with hardo bread on the side!
10. Gizzada- This is a pastry that is filled with a filling. The pastry is a shortbread cookie that can be made in to shapes to be easier to fill. While, the filling includes the meat of a coconut, nutmeg, butter, and brown sugar. The pastry is best served when you let it sit 15 minutes after the pastry has benn filled.
What I Learned: When I was researching Jamaica I learned alot about their country. To start, I learned that they don't have only one person running their country, that they have more than one person. I also learned that Jamaica uses alot of spices when cooking different foods. Another thing I learned was that Jamaica's capitol was Kingston. I aslo learned that Jamaica is the 3rd largest Caribean island.
While researching Jamaica I learned that their most popular dish is jerk. I also learned that the colors on the flag have meanings to them. I also never knew that Jamaica's first session of parliment took place on August 7, 1962. When I was researching Jamaica I learned that they declared independence on August 6, 1962. Throughout my project I learned that I would like to try their food. If i never researched Jamaica i would have never knew how different their country is from the United States. I would like to visit Jamaica now, but if I never had researched it i would have never wanted to visit there. This coutry was fun to research!
This is a video on how to prepare Ackee and Saltfish.
Here is another video but on how to prepare Curried Goat.
Flag: Jamaica adopted their flag on August 6, 1962 after gaining independence from the federation of the West Indes .Jamaica's flag has a daigonal yellow cross that divides the flag into 4 triangles. The color green is on top and the bottom, while black is on both sides. The colors on the flag have meanings to them. The color green represents hope, vegetation, and agriculture. The color black reflects hardships overcame and to be faced, and yellow recalls golden sunshine and the island's natural resources.
President: In Jamaica their government is set up in a constitutional parlimentary democracy. Queen Elizabeth the second is the head of the Excutive branch she is represented by the Governor General. In the Executive branch the head of government is prime minister Bruce Golding. In the Legislative branch it consists of the senate( a 21-member body appointed by the governor general on the recommendations of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition; ruling party is allocated 13 seats, and the opposition is allocated 8 seats.) Finally, in the Judical branch it is made up of the Supreme Court ( they are judges that are appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister.)
Capital: The capital of Jamaica is Kingston, Jamaica. There are many things that makes Kingston, Jamaica an important and historical place. In Kngston there is a site called the Devon House Heritage Site. This house is a historical site because it was built by Jamaica's first balck millionaire, George Stiebel. Also Kingston includes The Rockfort Mineral
Money: In Jamaica the offical currnecy is (JMD). The Jamaican dollar is divided into 100 cents.
History: 5 hisorical facts about Jamaica are:
Food: Here are 10 different food iteams and their descriptions that belong to the Jamaica culture:
1. Ackee and Saltfish- This dish is the national breakfast dish for Jamaicans. It looks amd tastes like scrambled eggs.
2. Duckanoo- This dessert is a combination of cornmeal, coconut, spices, and brown sugar. Then they are tied up in a bannana leaf and then slowly cooked in boiling water.
3. Jerk- This is the most popular dish in Jamaica. This dish contains meat that is marinated with a mixture of different spices. Its all sreved up with even more hot sauce, rice, and peas. Jerk is one of Jamaica's ultimate dishes because it dates back to the islands earliest days.
4. Peperpot Soup- In this soup the main ingredent is callaloo which give the islands favorite color green. The soup which contains the spinach like callaloo, also includes pig tails, milk, okra, and plenty of spices.
5. Curried Goat- This dish is typically a party dish. It is a comination of goat and vegetables served with peas and rice.
6. Oxtail Stew- This stew has the main ingredent of oxtails and vegetables. The oxtails and vegetables are combined with spices to make a heathy heary, and delicious stew.
7. Cornmeal Porirdge- This is a dish that is made with cronmeal, milk, netmeg, and cinamon. It is best served when it is hot!
8. Bully Beef- This is a breakfast dish that has corned beef, spices, and vegetables mixed with the meat. When serving this dish it is best when it is served with fried plantains.
9. Red Pea Soup- This soup is made with meat, cocnut milk, peas, yams, potatoes, and alot of spices. It is best when served with hardo bread on the side!
10. Gizzada- This is a pastry that is filled with a filling. The pastry is a shortbread cookie that can be made in to shapes to be easier to fill. While, the filling includes the meat of a coconut, nutmeg, butter, and brown sugar. The pastry is best served when you let it sit 15 minutes after the pastry has benn filled.
What I Learned: When I was researching Jamaica I learned alot about their country. To start, I learned that they don't have only one person running their country, that they have more than one person. I also learned that Jamaica uses alot of spices when cooking different foods. Another thing I learned was that Jamaica's capitol was Kingston. I aslo learned that Jamaica is the 3rd largest Caribean island.
While researching Jamaica I learned that their most popular dish is jerk. I also learned that the colors on the flag have meanings to them. I also never knew that Jamaica's first session of parliment took place on August 7, 1962. When I was researching Jamaica I learned that they declared independence on August 6, 1962. Throughout my project I learned that I would like to try their food. If i never researched Jamaica i would have never knew how different their country is from the United States. I would like to visit Jamaica now, but if I never had researched it i would have never wanted to visit there. This coutry was fun to research!
This is a video on how to prepare Ackee and Saltfish.
Here is another video but on how to prepare Curried Goat.
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