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Cayman Islands Facts and Figures The name Cayman is derived from the Carib Indian word for the marine crocodile (caiman). Location approximately 149 mi (240 km) south of Cuba, 166 mi (268 km) northwest of Jamaica Total Area 102 sq mi
(264 sq km) Nationality Caymanian Capital George Town Currency Caymanian
Dollar Flag a blue field, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a crest with a pineapple, representing the connection with Jamaica, and a turtle, representing Cayman's seafaring tradition, above a shield bearing a golden lion, symbolizing Great Britain, below which are three green stars (representing the three islands) surmounting white and blue wavy lines representing the sea and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS OFFICIAL WEBSTE SEE ALSO |
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