Jamaica Presentation
diverse ecosystems with a wealth of
plants and animals.
· Areas of heavy rainfall contain stands of
bamboo, ferns, ebony, mahogany, and
rosewood.
· Cactus and similar dry-area plants are
found along the south and southwest
coastal area. Parts of the west and
southwest consist of large grasslands,
with scattered stands of trees.
The Jamaican animal life- typical of the
Caribbean, includes a highly diversified
bird life. Parrots,
hummingbirds,cuckoos, and green
todies provide examples. Other birds are
abundant.
The wild hog is one of the few native
mammals in Jamaica, but there are many
reptiles and lizards, including the
Rastafarianism
A religion with deep political convictions,
Rastafarianism began in the slums of
Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s.
African religious tradition has heavily
influenced the culture of Rastafarianism and
biblical themes have heavily influenced the
religion's belief system.
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