Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth, one of Jamaica's largest parishes, is located in the southwest of the island, in the county of Cornwall. Its capital, Black River, is located at the mouth of the eponymous river, the longest on the island.St. Elizabeth stretches on a huge area, located in the Southwest of the island, in the county of Cornwall. The capital is Black River, which falls at the mouth of the famous eponymous river.The history of Saint Elizabeth dates back to 1703 when most part of the Westmoreland was taken away and by the year 1814 it became part of Manchester. The inhabitants of this place include the Spanish and the Arawaks. Later the English settled here and planted sugar cane on the fertile land.

The development of Saint Elizabeth started and it grew into a prosperous town. The capital of the town is a significant seaport. This seaport is used to ship sugar and molasses thus becoming a significant trade center for the town. In the 18th and 19th century, huge quantity of logwood was taken to Europe from here to create a Prussian-blue dye. The northern parts of this rural community are composed of mountainous regions. These mountains include the Nassau Mountains to the northeast, the Lacovia Mountains to the west of the Nassau Mountains, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land around these mountains is ideal for grazing horses and for cultivation. The main river flowing through this town is the Black River, which is 534 km long. Many tributaries join into the river. The river flows through surrounding towns and ends in the plain called Savvanah.The land of Saint Elizabeth is rich is mines such as bauxite. The Alpart alumina refinery is built here since 1960s and is a leading producer of alumina, which is used for export.There are other alumina refineries close to the nearby town of Mandeville.

Besides mining, the town is a leading producer of sugar. Factories for refining sugar have been setup. The seaport is used for fishing. The parishes of Saint Elizabeth are ideal for cultivating crops such as peas, tobacco, tomato, coffee and rice. Indeed the town is rich with fertile soil and you can find livestock grazing. The land has preserved its natural beauty.People from all around the world come here to enjoy the soothing beach and the natural beauty of the land. The place has become a significant tourist destination since 1990s. The Font Hill Beach stands between Black River and Whitehouse. It is a clean beach with blue water, safe for swimming. People come here for fishing and bating in the hot sun. It is especially crowded on weekends and summer vacations.Take a trip to Saint Elizabeth and you will forget the tiredness of the entire year.