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Jamaica ’ s Jammin ’ Geography

feet (1,129 meters) above sea level. The John Crow Mountains tower above the shorelines of eastern Portland and then drop down to meet the shores of the Caribbean Sea. The Limestone Plateau Approximately two-thirds of the island of Jamaica is covered by areas of limestone and rock. These harsh-looking plateaus and ragged rocky regions are scattered between mountains and plains across the entire face of the island. One of the most interesting and best-known limestone regions is the Cockpit Country. It is in the interior of the western half of the island. Much of the Cockpit Country is uninhabited. The terrain here is covered with deep pits and dangerous crevices. Travel throughout much of the region

Stalactites in Windsor Caves. This fascinating spot is located in the west- ern half of the island.