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Jamaica

Jamaica

Size: 4,240 mi² or 10,990 km²
Population: 2.9 million
Language: English, Jamaican Patois
Government: Self
Tallest Peak: Blue Mountain Peak at 7,402 feet/2,256 meters
Rare Species: Jamaican swallowtail butterfly
Fun Fact: World-famous as the birthplace of reggae music and the Rastafari religion.
Trivia Question: Which one of the world’s largest insects are found on Jamaica?
Answer: The Amazonian giant centipede is the world’s largest centipede

Projects in this location

Black-Capped Petrel International Working Group

The Black-capped Petrel Working Group is a team of conservationists, researchers, and educators whose mission is to conserve the endangered Black-capped Petrel.
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Caribbean Climate Justice Camp

Caribbean Climate Justice Camp

The Climate Justice Camp brought together people from the region to take part in four days of workshops and events to further work for climate justice in the Caribbean.
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EPIC 2026 Wall Calendar from Seas & Scenes Photo Contest

A 12-month Caribbean wall calendar featuring contest photography, island-specific trivia, and quotes from local voices. Supporting EPIC’s conservation work.
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Expedition to Find the Endangered Black-Capped Petrel Seabird in Jamaica

In 2016, EPIC used marine radar to search for Black-capped Petrel activity in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.
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Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025

A region-wide photo contest celebrating the beauty, wildlife, and spirit of the Caribbean while inspiring environmental awareness through art and storytelling.
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