VERY INTERESTING: JAMAICA

 Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about 

Facts You Did Not Know About Jamaica

Jamaica is known as a fun in the sun island with its year-round tropical climate and laid-back vibe. Many holidaymakers head here because every day is a chill day, but, did you know that Jamaica boasts so much more? How many of you go out and explore the island and learn about its culture?

Well, lucky for you we have found 11 of the most unusual facts about Jamaica that many tourists don’t know about – but don’t be surprised if there is one or two you already know!

Fact 1

The Jamaican flag came from a national competition. The green represents the lush landscape, the yellow for the golden sunshine and the black represents the strength and creativity of the Jamaican people.

Fact 2

Author Ian Fleming designed and built his house in Ocho Rios and called it ‘Goldeneye’. It was here that the 007 agent was created as the famous author went on to write 10 James Bond novels.

Fact 3

In 1994 Jamaica was the first country in the Caribbean to launch a website. The website was – Jamaicatravel.com.

Fact 4

Most people know that Britain was the first to build a rail-road but, what many don’t know is that eighteen years later Jamaica built theirs. Considering Jamaica is known as a third world country they still managed to construct a rail-road well before the United States.

Fact 5

Jamaica is home to the world’s fastest man – Usain Bolt. This famous athlete was also the first man to hold the world record for the fastest hundred and two hundred metres.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking