Country Guide • Cayman Islands

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The Cayman Islands which consist of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are located in the Caribbean Sea. The islands are a part of the Cayman Ridge that extends west from Cuba.

Official NameCayman Islands
Area260km² (100mile²)
Population39,000
ContinentCaribbean/North America
Population per mile²
Capital CityGeorge Town on Grand Cayman
ReligionsMostly Christians with denominations of the Uniting Church, Anglican, Baptist and Roman Catholic Churches
LanguageEnglish
GovernmentBritish Dependent Territory
CurrencyDollar
GDP$930 million
GDP per Head$24,500
Natural ResourcesFish, cut flowers
Land UseArable Land 4%
AgricultureCattle, Poultry and Vegetables
IndustryTourism, banking, insurance, finance and jewellery
TourismThe Cayman Islands with its three coral islands set in the northwest Caribbean Sea are well known for their underwater beauty, glorious beaches and laid back way of life. There is everything for the water sports enthusiast, sun worshipper and even something for the history buff too
Natural HazardsHurricanes
Health RisksPoisonous plants and if you are not careful sunburn
ClimateThe Cayman Islands has a tropical maritime climate with warm rainy summers from May to October and cool relatively dry winters from November to April. Average annual rainfall is 56 inches. The hurricane season is from July to November. Average temperature ranges are from 24 to 32°C in May through to October and from 16 to 24°C for the rest of the year
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National DaysMay 18 - Discovery Day, July 6 - Constitution Day, November 9 - Remembrance Day
VisasCitizens of the EU, the UK or the Commonwealth, Israel and Japan need passports but not visas. Travellers from elsewhere may need visas as well as passports. US and Canadian citizens don't need visas or passports, only proof of citizenship
British EmbassyEmbassy Details

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