Country Guide • Cayman Islands
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 Name | Cayman Islands |
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Area | 260km² (100mile²) |
Population | 39,000 |
Continent | Caribbean/North America |
Population per mile² | |
Capital City | George Town on Grand Cayman |
Religions | Mostly Christians with denominations of the Uniting Church, Anglican, Baptist and Roman Catholic Churches |
Language | English |
Government | British Dependent Territory |
Currency | Dollar |
GDP | $930 million |
GDP per Head | $24,500 |
Natural Resources | Fish, cut flowers |
Land Use | Arable Land 4% |
Agriculture | Cattle, Poultry and Vegetables |
Industry | Tourism, banking, insurance, finance and jewellery |
Tourism | The 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 Hazards | Hurricanes |
Health Risks | Poisonous plants and if you are not careful sunburn |
Climate | The 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 |
Time | GMT/UTC-5 hours |
National Days | May 18 - Discovery Day, July 6 - Constitution Day, November 9 - Remembrance Day |
Visas | Citizens 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 Embassy | Embassy Details |
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