Colony of Jamaica

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Colony of Jamaica

Name

Colony of Jamaica

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

This British Crown colony was established following the English conquest of the island from Spain. It became a central hub for plantation agriculture and trade within the British Empire. The territory remained under British control until the mid-twentieth century.

Statistics

Area

244,376.00 km²

Population

67,736,802

Location