 Cayman Islands
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
19 30 N, 80 30 W |
| Area |
total: 262 sq km land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April) |
| Terrain |
low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs |
| Population |
46,600 note: most of the population lives on Grand Cayman (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English |
| Imports |
foodstuffs, manufactured goods |
| Exports |
turtle products, manufactured consumer goods |
| Hazards |
hurricanes (July to November) |
| Resources |
fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism |
| Geography |
important location between Cuba and Central America |
| Nationality |
noun: Caymanian(s) adjective: Caymanian |
| Capital |
name: George Town (on Grand Cayman) geographic coordinates: 19 20 N, 81 23 W time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.ky |
| Internet Users |
9,909 (2003) |
