John Crow Mountains

mountains, Jamaica

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The John Crow Mountains are a range in eastern Jamaica, forming part of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. This park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015, is recognized for its biodiversity and historical significance as a refuge for escaped enslaved people and Maroons. The mountains are characterized by a karst landscape, featuring ridges, depressions, and sinkholes. The highest point in the broader mountain region of eastern Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, reaching 7,402 feet (2,256 metres).12

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…Blue Mountains, together with the John Crow Mountains to the east and the Port Royal Mountains to the west, form Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. In 2015 the Blue and John Crow mountains were collectively designated a mixed (cultural and natural) UNESCO World Heritage site. They were cited…
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…Blue Mountains, together with the John Crow Mountains to the east and the Port Royal Mountains to the west, form Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. In 2015 the Blue and John Crow mountains were collectively designated a mixed (cultural and natural) UNESCO World Heritage site. They were cited…
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