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  1. Jamaicans - Wikipedia

    Jamaicans are the citizens of Jamaica and their descendants in the Jamaican diaspora. The vast majority of Jamaicans are of Sub-Saharan African descent, with minorities of Europeans, Indians, …

  2. Jamaica - Afro-Caribbean, Maroons, Taino | Britannica

    5 days ago · Today the population consists predominantly of the descendants of those slaves, with a small proportion of people of mixed African and European descent. Even fewer in number are people …

  3. A overview of the Jamaican people and culture.

    Mar 16, 2004 · Today, 92% of Jamaica’s residents are of Black African descent. East Indians and African-East Indians make up about 3.4% of the population, while Caucasians represent about 3.2%. …

  4. People - Visit Jamaica

    Confident, creative, and magnetic, Jamaican people stand out wherever we go. Meet colourful characters and warm hospitality on your vacation in Jamaica. Hear the stories of famous Jamaicans …

  5. Culture of Jamaica - history, people, clothing, women, beliefs, food ...

    Jamaica was a Spanish colony from 1494 to 1655 and a British colony from 1655 to 1962. The colonial period was marked by conflict between white absentee owners and local managers and merchants …

  6. Out of Many, One People: The National Motto and the Makeup of …

    Jul 5, 2025 · Jamaica’s national motto, “Out of Many, One People,” is more than just a slogan — it’s a powerful statement of identity, unity, and multicultural harmony.

  7. The Culture And Traditions Of Jamaica - WorldAtlas

    May 8, 2018 · The culture of Jamaica includes: social beliefs and customs, religions and festivals, music and dance, literature and arts, and cuisine. This article takes a closer look at each of these …

  8. The history of the Jamaican people - Jamaica Experiences

    With independence in 1962, came Jamaica’s national motto – “out of many one people” which reflects our rich heritage drawn from the Tainos, Spanish, Portuguese, Africans, British, Indians, and …

  9. Jamaica: People, Food, Culture, and Famous Personalities

    Jan 14, 2025 · Jamaica’s population is predominantly of African descent, with smaller communities of East Indian, Chinese, European, and Middle Eastern ancestry. The island’s culture is deeply …

  10. Jamaican Embassy - History of Jamaica

    The history of Jamaica over the past 500 years has been marked by the courage of the Jamaican people in their triumphant struggle for freedom and justice and by their unrelenting resistance and …