A fun fact about Jamaica is that it has the most churches per square mile of any country in the world.
Yep I said it. The most churches per square mile in the world.
The island boasts over 1,600 churches.
If you think that the presence of so many churches on the island contribute to the island's culture, you would be right.
Jamaica has a rich religious and cultural history that is reflected in its many places of worship.
Religion plays an important role in Jamaican society, as many people practice Christianity and Rastafarianism, and this is reflected in the island's music, art, and cultural traditions.
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The largest denomination of Christianity practiced in Jamaica is the Church of God, followed closely by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Anglican Church, Baptist Church, and Pentecostal Church are also prominent denominations in Jamaica. Overall, Christianity is the dominant religion in Jamaica, with the majority of the population identifying as Christian.
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