The first people to reach Jamaica were the Arawak people. The Arawaks are also known as the Taino people. They were South American tribes who reached the island in the 7th century. They called it Xaymaca, which means “the land of wood and water”. The Arawaks settled throughout the island. Their economy was based on fishing and farming. It is believed that there were 60,000 Arawaks living in Jamaica. They were led by a chief.
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| An Arawak Family |
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