The Jamaican flag is one of the few national flags in the world that does not contain the colors red, white, or blue.

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Jamaica was the first country in the Caribbean to develop a website. www.jamaicatravel.com was established in 1994 as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about the enthralling island.

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The Jamaican bobsled team made history in 1988 when they competed in Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. Their incredible story inspired the hit film "Cool Runnings." "Bobsled Song," was performed by the band "Byron Lee and the Dragonaires." The catchy tune became a hit and has since become synonymous with the team's underdog spirit and determination.

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Chocolate milk was invented in Jamaica. Sir Hans Sloane invented chocolate milk in the 1700s in Jamaica and brought it back to England. The Irish botanist spent some time in Jamaica in the early 1700s, where the local people gave him cocoa to drink. “He found it 'nauseous' but by mixing it with milk made it more palatable

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Jamaica is perched on top of a massive undersea mountain. The underwater range that supports the island is called, fittingly, as the Jamaica Ridge. This huge underwater range divides the Cayman Trench and Cayman Basin from the Columbian Basin.

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The 50-Year-Old Appleton Estate, Jamaica Independence Reserve is among the world's top 5 most expensive rum. In 2012 Jamaica celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence and many Jamaicans (and others) celebrated with this reportedly ultra-smooth and unique, oldest barrel-aged rum ever. Only 80 bottles were produced each at a cost of US$6,630.

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