Jamaica, West Indies (Caribbean)

Identifier
NJS-PLC-00257
Place Type
Country
Island or Archipelago
Description
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean. It was historically part of the British West Indies and was a leading exporter of sugar since the colonial era. Jamaica's development was wholly dependent on slave labor and the plantation economy.
Country
Jamaica, West Indies (Caribbean)
Region
West Indies (Caribbean)
Latitude
18.18
Longitude
-77.4
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica
Record Contributor
R. Isabela Morales
Princeton & Slavery Project
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