Though small in size, Jamaican culture has had a significant global influence through the development and popularity of musical genres like reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, dancehall and ragga. These genres originated in Jamaica's vibrant music industry. Reggae also influenced the development of punk rock and American rap music, which both share African rhythmic roots. Internationally renowned reggae musician Bob Marley helped spread Jamaican music worldwide. The island also has distinctive national symbols and foods, and attracts tourists to places like Dunn's River Falls and the former home of Annie Palmer.

1. VIVIANA ESPITIA LOREN RAMOS

5. Though a small nation, Jamaican culture has a strong global presence. The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, and, more recently, dancehall and ragga all originated in the island's vibrant, popular urban recording industry. Jamaica also played an important role in the development of punk rock, through reggae and ska. Reggae has also influenced American rap music, as they both share their roots as rhythmic, African styles of music. Some rappers, such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Heavy D, are of Jamaican descent. Internationally known reggae musician Bob Marley was also Jamaican.

6. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ARTISTS AND RECOGNIZED IN THE WORLD, WHERE IT WAS VERY IMPORTANTIN REGGAE

7. SCRATCH" PERRY PETER TOSH BUNNY WAILER JIMMY CLIFF OTHER ARTISTS

8. BERES HAMMOND BEENIE MAN

9. BIG YOUTH DESMOND DEKKER

10. DENNIS BROWN SHAGGY GRACE JONES

11. I WAYNE SEAN PAUL BUJU BANTON

12. BOUNTY KILLER SUPER CAT SHABBA RANKS

13. National Bird — Doctor Bird (Red-billed Streamertail Hummingbird, Trochilus polytmus )

14. National Flower – Lignum vitae ( Guiacum officinale ) National Fruit — Ackee ( Blighia sapida )

15. National Tree — Blue Mahoe ( Hibiscus talipariti elatum )

16. TIPICAL FOOD Bammy = This fried bread is made from cassava flúor and is served with fried fish .

17. Bulla = A spicy bun.

18. Bun = A favorite Easter dish, bun is a spicy bread eaten with cheese.

19. Myal Maroon, Kumina, Revival, Rastafari, Jonkonnu y Hosay. Tipical dances =

20. Jamaica has 14 parishes, each having its own flavor. The most picturesque being Portland, St. Ann's, Manchester and Westmoreland. TOURIST PLACES

21. Dunn's River Falls, which is located in Ocho Rios,

22. the former home of Annie Palmer. The mansion sits on several acres of lush Jamaican greenery. It now serves as a tourist attraction