We’re going to be finding out all about Jamaica in this mission.
Meet Zoom…
Zoom is our friend from Birmingham Airport.
He’s always jetting off around the world – exploring some amazing places.
He’s been keeping a note of his adventures in his audio scrapbook!
Have a listen to Zoom’s Scrapbook entry all about Jamaica…
Where is Jamaica?
Jamaica’s in the Caribbean which is an area of sea and islands South-East of the USA.
Jamaica is the 5th largest island in the Caribbean!
How long does it take to get to Jamaica?
It’s a 9 hour flight from Birmingham Airport.
That’s a 4625 mile journey which is the same distance as 74,476 football pitches!
So what’s so special about Jamaica?
Jamaica has loads of cool stuff!
It has a load of amazing beaches and the music there is famous.
Port Royal
This is a village in Jamaica and it was once the largest city in the Caribbean!
It also used to be run by a group of villainous buccaneers – the Port Royal Privateers! Although brave, they were also notorious and brutal and would attack Spanish ships.
Luckily, they’re not there anymore! It all came to an end in 1692 when Port Royal was destroyed by an earthquake. The “Giddy House” still exists – although at a 35 degree angle!
Reggae Music
Reggae is a very famous and popular genre of music and it all started in Jamaica!
You’ll hear Reggae everywhere in Jamaica, as well as steel bands.
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is pretty special… it glows in the dark!
At night, the waters glow green from microscopic animals that are – now here’s a fancy word for you – bioluminescent! That means that there are tiny living things in the water that give out light which is what you can see!
Famous people from Jamaica
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt is a runner that many consider to be the best in the world!
During his career he has won 20 Olympic and world championship gold medals!
Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a singer who is famous for making Reggae a popular music genre around the world!
Your mission is to complete this quiz…
Where in the world is Jamaica?
- In the Caribbean Sea
- In the Mediterranean Sea
- In the North Sea
- In the Indian Ocean
About how long is a flight from Birmingham Airport to Jamaica?
- 9 hours
- 2 hours
- 18 hours
- 30 minutes
Which type of music started in Jamaica?
- Reggae
- Opera
- K-pop
- Flamenco
What is the capital city of Jamaica?
- Spanish Town
- Montego Bay
- Kingston
- Ocho Rios
What happened to Port Royal in 1692?
- It was destroyed by an earthquake
- It was hit by a giant snowstorm
- It was moved to another island
- It was painted bright pink
Which colours are on the Jamaican flag?
- Blue, yellow and white
- Red, white and blue
- Black, green and gold
- Orange, black and white
What kind of ships did the Port Royal Privateers attack?
- Spanish ships
- Pirate ships
- Fishing boats
- Space rockets
What type of animal is the doctor bird, Jamaica’s national bird?
- Parrot
- Eagle
- Hummingbird
- Kingfisher
Which mountain is the highest point in Jamaica?
- Blue Mountain Peak
- Ben Nevis
- Mount Fuji
- Mount Everest
What kind of weather does Jamaica have?
- Tropical
- Arctic
- Desert
- Snowy
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