Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Jamaica is listed in Caribbean, within Americas. Its capital is Kingston. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Jamaica?
For broad geographic classification, Jamaica is grouped under Americas and the subregion Caribbean. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Jamaica?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is JM, while the three-letter code is JAM. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Jamaica has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.