Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, situated on the southeastern coast of the island. It serves as a primary urban center and faces a natural harbor that is protected by the Palisadoes.
The Palisadoes is a long sand spit that connects the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. Kingston holds the distinction of being the largest English-speaking city south of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.