Cayman Islands: flag, capital and facts

Cayman Islands is a territory in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is George Town. Population — 74,457. Area — 264 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Cayman Islands

A blue flag with a crest: a turtle, a pineapple and three stars — the three islands.

The capital of Cayman Islands — George Town

George Town is the capital of Cayman Islands. George Town shares its name with Guyana's capital: two George Towns on the planet. George Town — there are two George Towns on the planet, here and in Guyana!

Facts about Cayman Islands

Capital: George Town
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 74,457
Area: 264 km²
Currency: KYD ($)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: 19.5°, -80.5°

How to remember the name

The nameCayman Islands — sailors mistook the local iguanas for caimans, the crocodile's cousin.

Did you know?

The Caymans are a world capital of sea turtles, with a whole turtle farm.

Flags that look alike

These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Cayman Islands — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.

Other countries of Caribbean

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