Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/45.txt

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{bigtext=150,120,"Cayman Islands"}
{4}(dependent territory of the UK)



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of the Cayman Islands, click {z,"-83.160427,13.621933,-64.834191,27.640190",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to
Honduras

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 260 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 260 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 160 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters
(November to April)

{2}Terrain:{4} low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
{3}lowest point:{4} Caribbean Sea 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} The Bluff 43 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 0%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 8%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 23%
{3}other:{4} 69%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} no natural fresh water resources, drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater
catchment

{2}natural hazards:{4} hurricanes (July to November)

{2}international agreements:{4} NA

{2}Geographic note:{4} important location between Cuba and Central America


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 34,646 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 4.27% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 14.52 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 4.98 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} 33.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)
{3}note:{4} major destination for Cubans trying to migrate to the US

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 8.4 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 77.1 years
{3}male:{4} 75.37 years
{3}female:{4} 78.81 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 1.4 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Caymanian(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Caymanian

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%

{2}Religions:{4} United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Roman Catholic,
Church of God, other Protestant denominations

{2}Languages:{4} English

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over has ever attended school (1970 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 98%
{3}male:{4} 98%
{3}female:{4} 98%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} none
{3}conventional short form:{4} Cayman Islands

{2}Type of government:{4} dependent territory of the UK

{2}Capital:{4} George Town

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} 8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay,
West End, Western

{2}Independence:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}National holiday:{4} Constitution Day (first Monday in July)

{2}Constitution:{4} 1959, revised 1972 and 1992

{2}Legal system:{4} British common law and local statutes

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary
monarch
{3}head of government:{4} Governor and President of the Executive Council John OWEN (since 15
September 1995)
{3}cabinet:{4} Executive Council - three members are appointed by the governor, four members are
elected by the Legislative Assembly

{2}Legislative branch:{4} unicameral
Legislative Assembly: election last held 18 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected) independents 12

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Grand Court; Cayman Islands Court of Appeal

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} no formal political parties

{2}International organization participation:{4} Caricom (observer), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}Flag:{4} blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of
arms on a white disk centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a pineapple
and turtle above a shield with three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the
bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} With no direct taxation, the Islands are a thriving offshore financial center.
Tourism is also a mainstay, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of foreign currency
earnings. The tourist industry is aimed at the luxury market and caters mainly to visitors from
North America. Total tourist arrivals exceeded one million visitors in 1995 for the first time. About
90% of the islands' food and consumer goods must be imported. The Caymanians enjoy one of
the highest outputs per capita and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $750 million (1994 est.)

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} 4.5% (1994 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $22,500 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} 1.4%
{3}industry:{4} 3.2%
{3}services:{4} 95.4% (1994 est.)

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 1.8% (1995 est.)

{2}Labor force:{4} 8,061
{3}by occupation:{4} service workers 18.7%, clerical 18.6%, construction 12.5%, finance and
investment 6.7%, directors and business managers 5.9% (1979)

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} 7% (1992)

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $141.5 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $160.7 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1991)

{2}Industries:{4} tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 80,000 kW
{3}production:{4} 230 million kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 6,899 kWh (1993)

{2}Agriculture:{4} vegetables, fruit; livestock; turtle farming

{2}Illicit drugs:{4} a major money-laundering center for illicit drug profits; transshipment point for
narcotics bound for the US and Europe

{2}Exports:{4} $10 million (f.o.b., 1993 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} turtle products, manufactured consumer goods
{3}partners:{4} mostly US

{2}Imports:{4} $312 million (c.i.f., 1993 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} foodstuffs, manufactured goods
{3}partners:{4} US, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Netherlands Antilles, Japan

{2}External debt:{4} $15 million (1986)

{2}Economic aid:{4}
{3}recipient:{4} ODA, $NA

{2}Currency:{4} 1 Caymanian dollar (CI$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} Caymanian dollars (CI$) per US$1 - 0.83 (18 November 1993), 0.85 (22
November 1993)

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 April - 31 March


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 406 km
{3}paved:{4} 304 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 102 km

{2}Ports:{4} Cayman Brac, George Town

{2}Merchant marine:{4}
{3}total:{4} 19 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 283,734 GRT/432,610 DWT
{3}ships by type:{4} bulk 3, cargo 6, chemical tanker 2, container 1, oil tanker 3, roll-on/roll-off cargo 4
{3}note:{4} a flag of convenience registry; UK owns 1 ship, India 1, Norway 1, US 3, Sweden 1, and
UAE 1 (1995 est.)

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 3
{3}with paved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 2
{3}with unpaved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 1 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 21,584 (1993 est.)

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} NA
{3}international:{4} 1 submarine coaxial cable; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0

{2}Radios:{4} 28,200 (1992 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 0

{2}Televisions:{4} 6,000 (1992 est.)


{1}Defense{4}

{2}Branches:{4} Royal Cayman Islands Police Force (RCIPF)
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the UK