Official Language: English
Population: 2.8 million
Capital: Kingston
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Major Industries: Tourism, bauxite/alumina, food processing, light manufactures, rum, cement, metal, paper, chemical products, and telecommunications
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea.
User Groups
| Location | Linux User Group |
|---|---|
| Kingston | Jamaican Developers Group is a community of developers that aims to grow and market the development skills of Jamaicans. |
| Kingston | Women Who Code is the largest and most active community of engineers dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. |
Jamaica is an extremely mountainous island dominated by the Blue Mountain Peak at 7,402 ft. It is the home of Blue Mountain coffee.
Other mountains on the island include Don Figuerero, Santa Cruz, May Day Mountains, Dry Harbor Mountains, John Crow Mountains, and the Blue Mountains.
This article is part of our Linux Around The World series showcasing usergroups that are relevant to Linux enthusiasts. Great ways to meet up with fellow enthusiasts.