Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a group of three islands in the western Caribbean Sea. They are a British Overseas Territory. The islands are famous for their crystal clear water, coral reefs, and a place called Stingray City where you can swim with stingrays. The Cayman Islands are also one of the world's biggest financial centers.

Land and People

About 70,000 people live in the Cayman Islands. The capital is George Town on Grand Cayman. The three islands are Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The islands are flat and surrounded by coral reefs.

Culture and Fun Facts

Stingray City is a shallow sandbar where friendly stingrays swim up to people. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is one of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands have no direct taxes, which is why many banks and companies are based there. The islands were named after the caiman, a type of crocodile.

Fun Facts

• At Stingray City, you can stand in waist-deep water and pet and feed wild southern stingrays.
• The Cayman Islands have more registered businesses than people.
• The Cayman Trench nearby is the deepest point in the Caribbean Sea at about 25,000 feet.

Did You Know?

The Cayman Islands have more registered companies than people. Banks and businesses from around the world use the islands as a base because there is no income tax.