Cayman Islands: Almanac

Official Name: Cayman Islands.
Capital: George Town (Grand Cayman).
Population: 43,103 (mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%).
Total Area: 262 sq km. The Cayman Islands include Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Languages: English.
Climate: Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April).
Economy: Tourism, banking, insurance, finance...
Government: Dependent territory of the United Kingdom.
Religions: United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, other Protestant, Roman Catholic.
Currency: Caymanian dollar. US$1 = CI$.80; CI$1 = US$1.25. The US dollar is accepted throughout the islands at a rate of CI 80 cents (it is not necessary to exchange US dollars, as US currency is accepted everywhere). Major credit cards -with the exception of the Discover Card- and travellers checks are widely accepted.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time). No change to day light savings time in the summer.
Telecommunications: Good. Area code is 345.
Electricity: 120V, 60Hz.
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