The statement, "jamaica is an island nation," describes what type of region

Physical region.

Explanation:

Jamaica is an island country that is located in the Caribbean sea and it covers about 10,990 km square, in the area and is the third  largest island of the Greater Antilles. Has an upper-middle economy dependent on tourism and it has various beautiful natural landscapes like the blue, crow and the day mountains and is surrounded by the narrow coastal plains. The climate of Jamaica is tropical and sub-humid and supports a diverse rich ecosystem of life.

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