Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston (population 600,000) is the capital of Jamaica. It is located on the southeastern coast of the island country at {{coor dm|17|59|N|76|48|W|}}. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sandspit which connects Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island.

Religion

There is a wide variety of Christianity practiced in the city. Most are Protestant due to British colonisation of the island. The chief denominations are Church of God, Baptist, Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist and Pentecostal. Afro-Christian syncretic cults are also widespread.

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Christianity - Protestant - British - Church of God - Baptist - Anglican - Seventh-Day Adventist - Pentecostal - Afro-Christian - Syncretic

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There is a Jewish synagogue in the city as well as a small number of Buddhists. The major non-Christian religion is the Rastafari movement.

Related Topics:
Jewish - Buddhists - Rastafari movement

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Courtney Walsh (1962-) is a world famous cricketer who was born in Kingston.

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Courtney Walsh - 1962

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