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Jamaica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea. Its proximity to neighboring land areas is as follows:
- Cuba: Located approximately 87 to 90 miles (140 to 150 km) to the north.123
- Haiti: Situated about 100 miles (160 km) to the east.12
- Cayman Islands: Positioned roughly 180 miles (290 km) to the northwest.45
- Central America: The nearest point on the mainland, Cape Gracias a Dios, lies about 390 miles (630 km) to the southwest.12