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)
Grand Cayman 76 sq mi
Cayman Brac 14 sq mi
Little Cayman 10 sq mi
Coastline 99.5 mi (160 km)
Highest Point The Bluff, on Cayman Brac; 141 ft (43 m)
Lowest Point Caribbean Sea; sea level
Natural Resources none

Population (July 2012 est) 53,737
Largest Cities George Town

Capital George Town
Form of Government overseas territory of the United Kingdom
Chief of State Queen Elizabeth II
Head of Government Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly

Currency Caymanian Dollar
Per Capita Income $43,800
Principal Industries tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture
Agricultural Products vegetables, fruit; livestock
Export Commodities turtle products, manufactured consumer goods
Import Commodities foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels

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

CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cj.html
Welcome to the Cayman Islands http://www.cayman.com.ky/

Cuba
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Queen Elizabeth II

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