Aside from normal daily water loss in the form of urine, the major source of body water loss is sweat. A person's daily water needs are dependent upon their level of activity and the air temperature. Hotter temperatures and intense exercise increase sweating rates and, as a result, water requirements.
Kingston, as the capital, is the financial, cultural, economic and industrial centre of Jamaica. Many financial institutions are based in Kingston, and the city boasts the largest number of hospitals, schools, universities and cultural attractions of any urban area on the island.
Jamaicaâs first town was built by the Spanish in Saint Annâs Bay and was called Sevilla Nueva. In 1538 the Spanish moved the capital of Jamaica to Spanish Town. Jamaica was, however, never heavily populated by the Spanish, for they found no gold on the island.