 Cayman Islands — (kā´man ī´lənds) |
About The People
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Cayman Islands History
The Cayman Islands remained largely uninhabited until the 17th century. A variety of people settled on the islands, including pirates, refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecked sailors, deserters from Oliver Cromwell’s army in Jamaica, and slaves. The majority of Caymanians are of African and »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... George Town »» History of George Town
Population: 50,209
GDP: $2,250,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 262 (sq km) 101 (sq mi)
Currency: Caymanian dollar
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