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Cayman Islands
FlagCoat of arms
Motto"He hath founded it upon the seas"
AnthemGod Save the Queen
Capital
(and largest city)
George Town
19°20′N81°24′W / 19.333°N 81.4°W / 19.333; -81.4
Official language(s)English
Ethnic groups 40% Afro-European, 20% European, 20% African, 20% other[1]
DemonymCaymanian
GovernmentBritish Overseas Territory
 - MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
 - GovernorDuncan Taylor
 - PremierMcKeeva Bush
LegislatureLegislative Assembly
Creation
 - Split from Jamaica1962 
Area
 - Total264 km2 (217th)
102 sq mi 
 - Water (%)1.6
Population
 -  estimate52,830[2] (203rd)
 - Density139.5/km2 (57th)
364.2/sq mi
HDI (2003)n/a (NA) (unranked)
CurrencyCayman Islands dollar (KYD)
Time zone(UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST)not observed (UTC-5)
Drives on theleft
Internet TLD.ky
Calling code+1-345

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 12, 2011


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