Key Facts
- GDP (ppp) per CAPITA
- $43,800 (2004 est.)
- Inflation Rate
- 4.4% (2004)
- Population
- 49,035
- Country Risk Ratings
- -
- Ease of Doing Business
- -/181
- Global Competitiveness
- -/134
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Cayman Islands : Introduction
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The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.
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Capital City:
George Town (-5 GMT)
Currency:
Caymanian dollar (KYD)
(convert)
Languages:
English 95%, Spanish 3.2%, other 1.8%
Calling Code:
1-345
Voltage:
120
Religions:
Church of God 26%, United Church 11.8% (Presbyterian and Congregational), Roman Catholic 11%, Baptist 8.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.2%, Anglican 5.7%, Pentecostal 5.3%, other Christian 2.7%, non-denominational 5.8%, other 3.8%, none 9.8%, unspecified 1.1%
- Cayman Islands: Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
- The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is regarded as the ultimate business resource in the Cayman Islands. A member-driven organization, the Chamber regularly assesses the needs of local business owners and executives. The site features information on business, travel, and investment within the Cayman Islands.
- Cayman Islands: Cayman Islands Government
- The official site of the Cayman Islands features a list of directories including: ministries, government links, agencies, and services, along with general country information. There are also several information guides on financial services and opening a business, among others.
- Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
- This authority is an agency created by the Cayman Islands Government to “Regulate and supervise the financial services industry.” Its main objectives are to issue currency notes and to maintain both monetary stability and the financial system of the country. The site provides general information about investment, fiduciary, banking and insurance services. It also features statistics, press releases and general publications.
Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (June 2009)
