Did you know that Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is the smallest parish but the most populated city on the island. I has the 7th largest natural harbour in the world facing it, which is protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island.
Geographical Location
Did you know that Kingston is located on the south-eastern end of the island of Jamaica. It is Nestled by the mountains from the winds winds that come from the northern and north-east. St. Andrew along with the parish of Kingston has a total coastline area of 64.37 kilometres, with the total area of shoreline (usable coastline) being 48.8 kilometres.
Local Attractions/ Places of Interest
- Did you know that Parade, located in the centre of the city, was originally called the Victoria Park, after Queen Victoria. It was renamed the St. William Grant Park in 1977, after the noted labour leader and Black Nationalist. Today, as a terminus for buses coming from all over the island, Parade is still perhaps the busiest centre of activity in Kingston.
- Did you know that Cross Roads was formerly known as Montgomery Corner, after a Lieutenant Montgomery who was allegedly thrown by his horse and dragged to that spot where he died. A clock tower, erected to the memory of servicemen from Kingston and St. Andrew who died in the Second World War, marks the heart of Cross Roads.
- Did you know that the Kingston Harbour, is seventh largest harbour in the world and is considered one of the finest anchorages.