Lines of latitude are called parallels and in total there are 180 degrees of latitude. The distance between each degree of latitude is about 69 miles (110 kilometers).

These lines are called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. Two of these imaginary reference lines, the equator and the prime meridian, are called primary reference lines because they are where we start the numbering system.

Equator

Your latitude can be calculated by measuring the angle of the sun. At the middle of the day on the equinox (when day and night are the same length) the angle of the sun below an upright line (a line straight up above your head) tells you your latitude.

1.15 miles

Both longitude and latitude are angles measured with the center of the earth as an origin. A longitude is an angle from the prime merdian, measured to the east (longitudes to the west are negative). Latitudes measure an angle up from the equator (latitudes to the south are negative).

In geography, latitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the Earth’s surface which ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° (North or South) at the poles. The degrees of latitude are parallel, so the distance between each degree remains same.

If we divided by 90° from equator to pole, then it equals to exactly 69 miles (111 Km) for each degree of latitude. 7. 1° of longitude is about the same distance as 1° of latitude at the equator….Difference between latitudes and longitudes.

18.1096° N, 77.2975° W

21.5218° N, 77.7812° W

Consistently warm tropical weather ensures Jamaica is a popular destination year-round. On the coast, temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) and 31°C (88°F) with chilly mornings and evenings denoting winter. Between June and November, Jamaica is prone to hurricanes. It also lies within the earthquake zone.

The wettest months in Kingston are from September to October. Ocho Rios receives around 37 inches of rain per year, with September and October being the wettest months. Keep in mind Jamaica seldom sees a full day of rain.

Floods are the most frequently occurring natural hazard in Jamaica, and are often linked with severe weather systems, frontal systems and troughs, and less often with hurricanes and storms. Next to floods, landslides are the most frequently occurring hazard for Jamaica.

List of Jamaican dishes and foods

• A plate of jerk chicken, with rice, plantains, carrots and green beans.
• Ackee and saltfish, national dish of Jamaica.
• Cassava cakes (Bammies)
• Callaloo originated in West Africa.
• Coco bread, sandwiching a Jamaican patty.
• Jamaican patties served with Red Stripe beer.

Jamaica has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (65.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is October (71.4%). Wind in Jamaica is usually moderate.

‘Wah Gwaan’ This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting and was even used by US President Barack Obama during his inaugural visit to Jamaica.