Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands (pronounced /ˈkeɪmæn/ or /ˈkeɪmən/) is a British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. The territory is a major offshore financial centre in the Caribbean. |
Official name: Cayman Islands Capital: George Town Population: 49,035 Density: 169 inhab/ sq Km Total area: 264 sq km Coastline: 160 km Languages: English Religion: Church of God 26%, United Church 11.8% (Presbyterian and Congregational), Roman Catholic 11%, Baptist 8.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.2%, Anglican 5.7%, Pentecostal 5.3%, other Christian 2.7%, non-denominational 5.8%, other 3.8%, none 9.8%, unspecified 1.1% (1999 census) Ethnic Groups: mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20% Government: Overseas territory of the UK, British crown colony Currency: Caymanian dollar |
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