What continent?

Question

what continent is Jamaica on, recently visited and don't know which continent it's on, its really annoying us now!

Answer 1

None.

Jamaica is an island and not part of any continent.  

Geographically speaking a continent is any very large landmass surrounded by water.  A geological definition would give a quite different answer (and should be asked in the geology section of yahoo answers).

Jamaica is however a part of the North American region.  This includes one continent and many nearby islands.

Answer 2

The carribean is part of north america.i guess.

Answer 3

American continent.

Answer 4

Jamaica is an island.  It is not on a continent.

Answer 5

jamaica is in north america.

Did you enjoy your visit by the way?

Answer 6

The narrowest meaning of continent is that of a continuous area of land or mainland, with the coastline and any land boundaries forming the edge of the continent. In this sense the term "continental North America" excludes any and all islands, including those in the Caribbean - like Jamaica.

From the perspective of geology or physical geography, continent may be extended beyond the confines of continuous dry land to include the shallow, submerged adjacent area (the continental shelf) and the islands on the shelf (continental islands), as they are structurally part of the continent. From this perspective the edge of the continental shelf is the true edge of the continent, as shorelines vary with changes in sea level. In this sense the island of Jamaica is part of the North American continent.

Answer 7

It is an island in the Caribbean sea. It is not a continent.

Answer 8

North America

Answer 9

it's an island it isn't part of a continent but it is grouped in the caribbean though it is closest to north america

Answer 10

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean so technically it is not on a continent !!!

Answer 11

Jamaica is in the Caribbean Sea, but it's part of North America.

Answer 12

the North American Continent

Answer 13

Central America

which is included in North America.

Answer 14

jamaica is an island so technically it isnt on a continent but it is in the carribean if that helps