Cayman Islands

By / 28th July 2018

Cayman Islands

 

Flag of the Cayman Islands: A blue field with the Union Flag in the top left corner and the Cayman Islands coat of arms displayed on the right side.
Map of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea, showing Grand Cayman with George Town, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac, featuring a scale bar and latitude/longitude lines.
Illustration of Earth with the Americas, including the Cayman Islands, centred inside a red circle, the Moon shown partially behind Earth, and the text Earth Site © MMXIV in the lower right corner.
A map highlighting the Pacific Ocean region, with Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in grey; a blue box marks an area in the South Pacific to emphasise Fiji and American Samoa.
A hammock is tied between two palm trees on a sandy Cayman Islands beach, overlooking calm blue ocean waters with a small pier in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people swims in clear turquoise water near a large white and red catamaran boat under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds in the beautiful Cayman Islands.
A sunny street scene in a coastal Cayman Islands town with colourful buildings, including a yellow shop with a white balcony. People stroll along the pavement as a few cars drive by under a clear blue sky.
A close-up of a large blue-green iguana with textured, scaly skin resting on the ground in the Cayman Islands, surrounded by earth and some hanging grass or leaves in the background.

Capital of Cayman Islands: George Town

Population (Estimated July 2012): 52,560

Area: 264 km2 or 102 mi2

Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (CI$)

Official Language: English

Political Information: British Overseas Territory

Official Religion: No Official Religion (approximately 67.7% of the population are Protestant, 12.6% are Roman Catholic, 13.3% have other religious beliefs and 6.1% have no religious beliefs)

Highest Point: The Bluff on Cayman Brac at 43m or 141ft

GDP Official Exchange Rate (OER is more precise at gauging a countries economic power)

(Estimated 2011): $2.25 Billion (US$) or (GBP)

GDP (OER) Per Capita (per member of the population estimated 2011): (US$) or (GBP)

GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP is good for gauging living conditions and use of resources but not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)

(Estimated 2008): $2.25 Billion (US$) or (GBP)

GDP (PPP) Per Capita (per member of the population estimated 2004): $43,800 (US$) or (GBP)

Time Zone (GMT/UTC): -5:00

 

Counties/Provinces/States: 8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West End, Western

Leaders: H.M. Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by acting Governor Franz MANDERSON (since 13 June 2018); note – Anwar CHOUDHURY was suspended from office as governor on 13 June 2018 with Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013).

Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.

A tranquil Cayman Islands beach scene with clear blue ocean water under a partly cloudy sky, framed by leafy green trees on both sides and a rocky, sandy shore in the foreground.
A close-up of a large iguana resting on the ground in the Cayman Islands, showing its textured, scaly skin, spiky crest, and distinctive facial features. Some green plants are blurred in the background.
A sunny street scene in the Cayman Islands coastal town with colourful buildings, including a bright yellow shop, people walking on pavements, parked cars, and blue sky overhead. Palm trees and decorations add a festive feel.
Jagged, grey limestone rock formations with small green plants growing between them, set against a backdrop of dense green bushes and trees in the Cayman Islands.
A black hammock is tied between two palm trees on a sandy Cayman Islands beach, overlooking calm blue ocean water with a wooden pier in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A sailboat sails on the ocean at sunset in the Cayman Islands, with dark clouds partially covering the sun and calm waves in the foreground.
A sandy path bordered by green shrubs leads to a calm, blue sea under a partly cloudy sky. The serene, tropical scene evokes the peaceful beauty of the Cayman Islands’ beaches.
A group of people swim and snorkel in clear turquoise water near a large catamaran boat under a sunny blue sky in the Cayman Islands. The boat is anchored, and the calm sea appears inviting for adventure.
A green and orange iguana with spiky scales rests among bright green leaves in the Cayman Islands, blending into the surrounding foliage.
People swimming and relaxing in clear turquoise water near three large catamarans anchored in a shallow area under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The vibrant, tropical scene captures the beauty of the Cayman Islands.
A large cruise ship with multiple decks and smokestacks floats on calm blue ocean water near the Cayman Islands, under a partly cloudy sky. The ship is painted white with dark blue and red accents.
Map highlighting Caribbean and Central American countries, including the Cayman Islands, in dark grey, while surrounding regions appear in light grey. A light blue box emphasises an area near the centre, covering part of the Caribbean Sea.

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