Christiana, Jamaica

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Christiana
Location of Christiana in Jamaica

Christiana is a settlement in Jamaica. The town was originally called Struan Castle. During the early days of British colonial rule, it was a popular destination for British citizens due to the cool climate and the sometimes foggy weather.

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References

  1. Robbinson, Andre (14 May 2006). "Roger Cross makes it to '24'". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. Katz, David (2003), Solid Foundation: an Oral History of Reggae, Bloomsbury, ISBN   0-7475-6847-2

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