Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. It was a Spanish colony from 1494 to 1655 and then became a British colony until it gained independence in 1962.
Colony: A territory under the immediate political control of another state. Like how a younger sibling might be under the control of their older sibling when parents are not around.
Independence: The self-government of a nation or state by its residents and population, free from external control or influence. It's like when you move out for college and start making decisions on your own without your parents' direct supervision.
Caribbean Sea: A sea located in the western hemisphere between North and South America. It's like a big playground surrounded by several houses (countries), with each house having its own unique characteristics.
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