Welcome to Cayman Islands 🇰🇾 — a remarkable destination in Caribbean. Its official name is Cayman Islands, and today around 74,457 people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 264 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Cayman Islands: key statistics, an introduction to George Town, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 264 square kilometres, it ranks 216th in the world by total area.
Cayman Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
George Town serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cayman Islands has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Cayman Islands is home to approximately 74,457 residents — the 205th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Caymanians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cayman Islands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cayman Islands is +1345. Websites from the country typically use the .ky internet domain.
If Cayman Islands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (George Town) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Cayman Islands
- Cayman Islands's flag emoji is 🇰🇾 — its two-letter country code is KY and its three-letter code is CYM.
- Cayman Islands covers 264 km², ranking 216th in the world by area.
- With about 74,457 people, Cayman Islands holds the 205th spot in the world population ranking.
- Cayman Islands is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Cayman Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Cayman Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cayman Islands?
- The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town.
- What is the population of Cayman Islands?
- Cayman Islands has a population of approximately 74,457 people, ranking 205th in the world.
- Where is Cayman Islands located?
- Cayman Islands is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Cayman Islands?
- The main language spoken in Cayman Islands is English.
- What currency is used in Cayman Islands?
- Cayman Islands uses the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD).
