Geography of Jamaica
The island of Jamaica has a diversely beautiful topography which is an awe-inspiring combination of beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plains, forests, bays, and caves.
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, after
The island is ringed by numerous bays, small cays, and islands, and white-sand beaches stretch for miles in some areas.
Volcanic in origin, Jamaica can be divided into three landform
The most elevated area is the Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica. The highest point is Blue Mountain Peak at 7,402 feet (2,256 m). Other mountain ranges of note include the John Crow, Dry Harbour, and the southern Manchester Plateau.
The limestone plateau covers two-thirds of Jamaica, and their caves, caverns, sinkholes, and valleys and scattered about in large numbers.
To the west of the mountains is the rugged terrain of the Cockpit Country. It is a harsh, dramatic landscape filled with endless hills.
As for rivers, there are over 100 in Jamaica, however, most are small, unexplored and not navigable; many are mostly underground rivers and run through the limestone region.
The Black River is the largest (widest) river at 73 km long. The Rio Minho is the longest river in Jamaica.
Although most of Jamaica's native vegetation has been stripped in order to make room for cultivation, some areas have been left virtually undisturbed since the time of Columbus. Indigenous vegetation can be found along the northern coast from Rio Bueno to Discovery Bay, in the highest parts of the Blue Mountains, and in the heart of the Cockpit Country.
And that was my topic for investigating, it was very interesting to research. Enjoy Jamaica anytime, especially its spectacular beaches!
By Alejandro Durán U., Step 8.
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