Jamaica’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site - Diplomacy and International relations
Q. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Blue and John Crow Mountains in Jamaica are Jamaica’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. It is UNESCO’s only new “mixed” site in Jamaica, meeting both cultural and natural qualifications.- Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Home to a high proportion of endemic plant species, the Blue and John Crow Mountains is a hotspot for biodiversity. The heavily forested mountainous region provided refuge for the indigenous Tainos fleeing slavery, as well as escaped African slaves during Jamaica’s early history. With such significance to both Jamaica’s history and its natural environment, the park is UNESCO’s only new “mixed” site, meeting both cultural and natural qualifications.
