It is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean and has a population of approximately 2.9 million people.
Jamaica's capital city is Kingston, which is located on the southeast coast of the island.
Here is a more detailed description of Jamaica's location:
* Latitude: 17 degrees north to 18 degrees north
* Longitude: 76 degrees west to 78 degrees west
* Area: 10,991 square kilometers (4,244 square miles)
* Highest point: Blue Mountain Peak (2,256 meters or 7,402 feet)
* Major rivers: Black River, Rio Grande, and Milk River
* Surrounding bodies of water: Caribbean Sea to the south, west, and north; Atlantic Ocean to the east
