What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
- Official name
- Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Land neighbours
- No land borders listed
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +1876
- Internet domain
- .jm
Quick answers about Jamaica
What currency is used in Jamaica?
Jamaica uses Jamaican dollar.
Where is Jamaica?
Jamaica is in Caribbean, within Americas.
What languages are spoken in Jamaica?
The reference languages listed for Jamaica are English, Jamaican Patois.
Which countries border Jamaica?
Jamaica has no land borders listed in our reference data.
Is Jamaica landlocked?
No. Jamaica is not landlocked.
States and provinces in Jamaica
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.