Geography 

Jamaica is a small island in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba. It experiences rainy seasons, dry seasons, and hurricane seasons. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, right after Hispaniola and Cuba, with an area of 10,991 square kilometers. This tropical island is home to many reptiles, including iguanas, Jamaican boas, and various lizards. Imagine stepping outside and seeing a giant boa slithering by. The rainy seasons span from May to June and September to November, while the dry seasons last from July to August and December to April. The hurricane season occurs from late August to November; one notable hurricane is Hurricane Gilbert, which was a Category 4 storm that hit on September 12, 1988. The average rainfall is an impressive 77 inches—this results in frequent flooding in Jamaica and the Caribbean. For perspective, the average rainfall in the United States is only 30 inches. During the summer, Jamaica becomes a popular travel destination, with many people exploring the Blue Mountains. This mountain range, located on the eastern side of Jamaica, stretches for 30 miles, with its highest peak reaching 7,402 feet. In the Blue Mountains, visitors can enjoy making coffee. Imagine walking through the mountains while brewing a fresh cup of coffee! Coffee beans grow on trees, where people pick them, crush them, and prepare coffee. Jamaica is renowned for its excellent coffee from the Blue Mountains, and its tropical climate features a variety of seasons and interesting geographical landscapes, including the Blue Mountains themselves.