Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory that is located in the western Caribbean Sea which includes the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The country covers an area of 264 square kilometers and has a population of 54,878 people. The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town; a city with a population of an estimated 30,600 people and the heart of the Cayman Islands’ financial industry with over 600 banks situated there.

The Cayman Islands have a tropical maritime climate which is characterized by two distinct seasons; a warm and moist season running from May to October, and a dry and cooler season that runs from November to April. The best months to visit are those driest months between November and April.

The official language of the Cayman Islands is English that is spoken with a British accent. Jamaican patois is also commonly spoken here.

Cayman Islands’ official currency is the Cayman Islands dollar which is considered to be the 9^th highest valued currency unit in the world. The Cayman Islands’ economy relies upon tourism and the financial services. The Cayman Islands have tax free status and that is the main reason why more than 70,000 companies have registered themselves in the British overseas territory

Grand Cayman, shaped like a giant pinching claw, is the largest of the three islands in the Cayman Islands. With stunning natural magnificence, countless activities and points of interest, along with all the modern conveniences, this place is a tourist destination haven.

Cayman Broc is a habitat for fruit bats, herons, wild green parrots and an abundance of tropical foliage. The 12 mile long island of Cayman Brac also possesses more than 170 awe inspiring caves.

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