Portland, Jamaica , Jamaica

Portland is a parish on the northeast coast of the island of Jamaica. It is situated to the north of St. Thomas and to the east of St. Mary in Surrey County. It is one of the rural areas of Jamaica, containing part of the Blue Mountains, where the Jamaican Maroon communities of Moore Town and Charles Town are located. It is well-known among tourists for its superb beaches.

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