Similarities+between+Jamaica+and+Great+Britain

between Jamaica and the UK
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- Government:** Both have the same government, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.


 * - Monarch:** Both have the same monarch, Queen Elizabeth ll. In Jamaica they call her The Queen of Jamaica.


 * - School system:** England has compulsory education for children form 5-16, but in Jamaica they have compulsory education for children from 5-12.


 * - Traditions:** A food tradition in Jamaica is fried fish, which they also have in The UK called fish and chips.

New Year’s Day 1 January. Good Friday 10 April. Easter Monday 13 April.
 * - Holidays/Celebrations:** Both celebrate Christmas on the 25 December.


 * - Religions:** Christianity is the main religion in both countries.


 * - Commonwealth:** Jamaica and The UK is a part of the commonwealth.