Cayman Islands Map
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Cayman Islands Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Cayman Islands, located in Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Cayman Islands including George Town, the capital city of Cayman Islands |
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| Name of the country: | Cayman Islands | Capital city: | George Town |
| Geographical coordinates of Cayman Islands: | 19 30 N, 80 30 W | Geographical coordinates of George Town: | 19 18 N 81 23 W |
| Location of Cayman Islands: | Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica | Continent / area: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| The area of Cayman Islands: | total: 264 sq km; land: 264 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Cayman Islands: | 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Cayman Islands: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: The Bluff on Cayman Brac 43 m | The climate of Cayman Islands: | tropical marine: warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April) |
| Land use of Cayman Islands: | agricultural land: 11.2%; arable land 0.8%; permanent crops 2.1%; permanent pasture 8.3%; forest: 52.9%; other: 35.9% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Cayman Islands: | important location between Cuba and Central America | The terrain of Cayman Islands: | low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs |
| Land boundaries of Cayman Islands: | 0 km | Borders countries of Cayman Islands: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Cayman Islands: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Cayman Islands
Are you traveling to Cayman Islands? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Central America and the Caribbean, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica.
Did you know that the legal system of Cayman Islands is English common law and local statutes?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Cayman Islands, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 785 km, paved: 785 km (2007)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: GEORGE TOWN (capital) 31,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 100% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Cayman Islands: 57,268 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.05% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language) 90.9%, Spanish 4%, Filipino 3.3%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 estimate). These days, Cayman Islands has to face a net migration rate of 14.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population. Note: major destination for Cubans trying to migrate to the US (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Cayman Islands nowadays; mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%.
The right to vote in Cayman Islands can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United Kingdom.
In case if you plan to visit Cayman Islands for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Cayman Islands are: Constitution Day, first Monday in July.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Cayman Islands, these are the most likely dangers you might face: hurricanes (July to November). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit George Town and/or Cayman Islands?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Cayman Islands, the population has to face a death rate of 5.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Cayman Islands
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Cayman Islands. Here they are: English (official language) 90.9%, Spanish 4%, Filipino 3.3%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ky
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April).
Its capital city is George Town, where the local time zone is UTC-5, which is same time as Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in George Town: Daylight saving time: a decision has been made to introduce DST in the archipelago for the first time beginning in 2016; a date for implementation is pending though it seems likely it will match the date used in the US and Canada.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Cayman Islands; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: The Bluff on Cayman Brac 43 m. The length of its total coastline are: 160 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Cayman Islands; no natural freshwater resources; drinking water supplies are met by reverse osmosis desalination plants.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: hurricanes (July to November).
For your traveling options, there are 3 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Cayman Islands all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 785 km, paved: 785 km (2007).
Background of Cayman Islands
Like every nation, Cayman Islands also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency. The territory has transformed itself into a significant offshore financial center. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
