Kingston, Jamaica

The City of Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica. It is on the southeastern coast of the island country. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects Port Royal and the norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. In the Western Hemisphere, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city south of the United States, with a population of 651,880 (2001 census).

 References 

 Other websites 

 Extract from Tour Jamaica by Margaret Morris
 Jamaica Library Service: brief history of Kingston 
 2001 Census 
 Accounts of 1907 Earthquake in The Times 
 Kingston City Guide 
 Jamaican Affairs - Kingston 
 Kingston Guide 

Category:National capitals in North America
Category:Cities in the Caribbean
Category:Settlements in Jamaica
Category:1693 establishments in North America
Category:Establishments in Jamaica