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    Introduction


    The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.


    Location


    Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras


    Geographic coordinates


    19 30 N, 80 30 W


    Area


    total: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km land: 262 sq km


    Area - comparative


    1.5 times the size of Washington, DC


    Land boundaries


    0 km


    Coastline


    160 km


    Maritime claims


    territorial sea: 12 NM exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM


    Climate


    tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)


    Terrain


    low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: The Bluff 43 m


    Natural resources


    fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism


    Land use


    arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    NA sq km


    Natural hazards


    hurricanes (July to November)


    Environment - current issues


    no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments


    Environment - international agreements


    NA


    Geography - note


    important location between Cuba and Central America


    Population


    43,103 (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    George Town


    Phone Code


    +1 (345)


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