Check requirements

Travel photo of Jamaica

Americas · neighbouring countries

Neighboring Countries of Jamaica

Jamaica has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Check another country

Country

0

Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)

0 km

Total land borders

1,022 km

Coastline

10,991

Area in km²

Jamaica
Neighbouring countries

Geography of Jamaica

Location

Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba

Area

10,991 km² — about half the size of New Jersey; slightly smaller than Connecticut

Terrain

Mostly mountains, with narrow, discontinuous coastal plain

Climate

Tropical; hot, humid; temperate interior

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Blue Mountain Peak 2,256 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 18 m.

Natural resources

Bauxite, alumina, gypsum, limestone

Natural hazards

Hurricanes (especially July to November)

Good to know

Third largest island in the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola); strategic location between Cayman Trench and Jamaica Channel, the main sea lanes for the Panama Canal

Also with 0 neighbours in Americas

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Jamaica

How many countries border Jamaica?

Jamaica has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Jamaica landlocked?

No. Jamaica has 1,022 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Jamaica?

Blue Mountain Peak 2,256 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).