Kingston by Carlos Fernando Lopez Cano

Carlos Fernando Lopez Cano

My perfect city to visit is Kingston. This city is located on the southeastern coast of Jamaica. There are two major sections in the city: “Downtown” and “Uptown”, also referred to as “New Kingston”. The nationality of Kingston is Jamaican. Kingston has a tropical climate. With a wet season from May to November, wich coincides with the hurricane season, and a dry season from December to April. The Jamaican dollar has been the currency of Jamaica since 1969. It is often abbreviated “J$”. The J serving to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents. The flag of Jamaica has a diagonal yellow cross that divides the flag into four triangles - green (top and bottom) and black (left side and right side). The Jamaican flag is green, black, and yellow. Yellow symbolizes the sun and natural resources, green is for the land and hope of the future, and black is for the burdens of people.

In that city you can visit the national gallery, the museum dedicated to the memory of the late reggae superstar Robert “Bob” Marley. You can also can you go to Blue Mountain Peak, the highest on the island, rising to an altitude of 7402 feet. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, ackee and salt fish, fried plantain, rice, and peas. The beautiful setting coupled with the laid-back style and carefree spirit of this country make it a popular tourist destination. Rastafarian culture has become an influential style in Jamaica. This laid-back African inspired style incorporates colors such as red, green, and gold (the colors of the Ethiopian flag) into its casual clothing styles. The items are crafted using natural fibers, much like the traditional Jamaican clothing, and are popular among locals and tourists. Possibly the most recognizable element of the Rastafarian style is the knitted hat known as a "tam" which is often worn over dreadlocks, a popular hairstyle in the region. The most popular local sport is cricket, although the island is famous for its athletes like Usain Bolt.