| Location | Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba | Off NW coast of Europe |
| Area | 10,991 km² | 209,331 km² |
| Population | ~2.9 million | ~67 million |
| History | Spanish then British colony; independent 1962 | Millennia of distinct history |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy (UK monarch as head of state) | Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary government |
| Culture | Reggae, dancehall, Patois, vibrant arts | Monarchy, Church of England, museums, theatre |
| Economy | Developing; tourism, agriculture | Developed; finance, manufacturing, tech |
| Language | English (official), Jamaican Patois | English (official), Welsh, Scots Gaelic |
Wanderlust World