Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 23 November 2011

Country information

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS TODAY

Country Facts

Full Name: Cayman Islands
Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)
Population: 57,009 (2008 estimate)
Capital City: George Town (Grand Cayman)
Languages: English
Religion(s): Mainly Christian
Currency: Caymanian Dollar
Major political parties: UDP (United Democratic Party), PPM (People’s Progressive Movement).
Governor: His Excellency Duncan Taylor CBE
Premier: The Honourable McKeeva Bush OBE JP MLA

HEALTH

There are three hospitals: the 124-bed Cayman Islands Hospital and 18-bed Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital on Grand Cayman; and Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac which has 18 beds.

Life expectancy at birth is 75 years for men and 79 years for women.

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Travel Advice

Travel Advice: Cayman Islands 

Useful links

• Government of Cayman Islands
• Cayman Islands Economics and Statistics Office
• Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

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