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Brief History. Though discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1503, the islands were never occupied by the Spanish. Ceded to the British in 1670, they were subsequently settled by the English arriving from Jamaica. The islands were administered as a dependency of Jamaica until Jamaican independence in 1962; a constitution was enacted in 1972. The governor of the Cayman Islands is appointed by the British crown. The islands are a popular tourist area and a financial centre.

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Country Information

Local name: Cayman Islands

Capital: George Town (on Grand Cayman)

Population: 45,436

Government: British crown colony

Currency: Caymanian dollar (KYD)

Land size: 262 sq km

Topography: low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs

Typical foods:

Major exports: turtle products, manufactured consumer goods

Information on the People

Official language: English

Other languages spoken:

Religions: United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, other Protestant, Roman Catholic

Literacy rate: 98%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.96 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 80.07 years

Ethnic groups: mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%

Internet users: 9,909

Famous people:

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