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Cayman Islands

General Information about Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands consist of three small islands; the Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Catman. The Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean and are a British dependancy. The Cayman Islands have a population of 45,000 people, most of which live on the largest of the three islands, Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman is also the most popular island for touists to visit and has the most facilities. The capital city of the Cayman Islands, George Town is also situated on the Grand Cayman Island. English is the official language spoken in the Cayman Islands and is spoken by almost everyone who lives on the islands.

There are a few religions followed on the Cayman Islands including Presbyterian, Anglican, Baptist and Roman Catholic. The Cayman Islands have many large sandy beaches with coral reefs and clear waters. The most popular of these is the Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. There is also a lot of marine life and shipwrecks so snorkelling and scuba-diving are popular activities. The oldest building on the Cayman Islands, Pedro St. James Castle is another site to see. It was built in 1780 and has been many things including a jail, courthouse and parliament before being turned into a museum.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands enjoy a tropical climate all year round with a dry and a wet season. The wet season begins in May and continues on up until October with an annual rainfall of as much as 53 inches. If you are planning to visit between June and October then care should be taken as this is hurricane season and flooding can occur during these months. Temperatures of the Cayman Islands range between 27 and 31 degrees with December through to April being the most popular months to visit.

Geography

Geographical Infromation On The Cayman Islands

Consiting of three islands in the Caribbean Sea just south of Cuba and north west of Jamaica, The Cayman Islands has a total area of just 262 square metres. The coastline of the islands measures 160 kilometres that covers the Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The terrain of the Cayman Islands is mainly low lying with a linestone base. Also found on the islands is many beautiful coral reefs that surrounds all of the islands. The highest point of the islands is known as The Bluff and can be found on Cayman Brac. On the otherhand the lowest point of the group of islands is the Caribbean Sea at sea level.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of The Cayman Islands

The tourism industry is the main source of income of the Cayman Islands with millions of visitors coming to take advantage of the islands tax free status as well as its many unspoiled beaches. In fact the tourism industry is so great that is accounts for approximately 70 percent of the national GDP. Because of the Cayman Islands tax free status more than 40,0000 overseas companies and banks registered their businesses since the millenium. The agricultural industry particulary low with the main produces being vegetables, fruit, livestock and turtle farming. The most important industry trades are insurance, finance, construction, construcion materials and furniture.

Attractions, Activities and Tours in Cayman Islands

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