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This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, ... OMC Map; CIA Map; Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).The Handbook of Jamaica. Jamaica Government Printing Office; Inline
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Jamaica's parishes, rivers and population centres and other features. Jamaica lies 140 km (87 mi) south of Cuba and 190 km (118 mi) west of Haiti. At its greatest extent, Jamaica is 235 km (146 mi) long, and its width varies between 34 and 84 km (21 and 52 mi). [1] Jamaica has a small area of 10,992 km 2 (4,244 sq mi). [1]
The Black river is 53.4 km long and is used for tourism, irrigation, and transporting trees to the Caribbean ports where they are then sent to England. [clarification needed] The Rio Minho is the longest river in Jamaica at nearly 93 km with headwaters originating in the geographic center of the country.
The location of Jamaica An enlargeable map of Jamaica. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Jamaica: Jamaica – sovereign island nation located on the Island of Jamaica of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. [1] It is 234 kilometres (145 mi) long and 80 kilometres (50 mi) at its widest.
The Black River is one of the longest rivers in Jamaica. At a length of 53.4 km (33.2 mi), [2] it was believed to be the longest until it was discovered that the Rio Minho was 92.8 km long. [3] Its name refers to the darkness of the riverbed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation.
The Wag Water River (correct name is Agualta River) is one of Jamaica's rivers. It is dammed by the Hermitage Dam. See also List of rivers of Jamaica ... OMC Map; CIA ...
The Rio Grande is a river of Jamaica, found in the parish of Portland.One of the largest rivers in Jamaica, it was named "Big River" (Rio Grande) by the Spanish, who controlled Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries.