The 1994 CIA World Factbook. United States. Central Intelligence Agency

nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April) Terrain: low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs Natural resources: fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism Land use: arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% meadows and pastures: 8% forest and woodland: 23% other: 69% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: NA natural hazards: subject to hurricanes international agreements: NA Note: important location between Cuba and Central America

      @Cayman Islands, People

      Population:

       31,790 (July 1994 est.)

       Population growth rate:

       4.33% (1994 est.)

       Birth rate:

       15.06 births/1,000 population (1994 est.)

       Death rate:

       4.98 deaths/1,000 population (1994 est.)

       Net migration rate:

       33.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1994 est.)

       Infant mortality rate:

       8.4 deaths/1,000 live births (1994 est.)

       Life expectancy at birth:

       total population:

       77.1 years

       male:

       75.37 years

       female:

       78.81 years (1994 est.)

       Total fertility rate:

       1.46 children born/woman (1994 est.)

       Nationality:

       noun:

       Caymanian(s)

       adjective:

       Caymanian

       Ethnic divisions:

       mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups

       20%

       Religions:

       United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist,

       Roman Catholic, Church of God, other Protestant denominations

       Languages:

       English

       Literacy:

       age 15 and over having ever attended school (1970)

       total population:

       98%

       male:

       98%

       female:

       98%

       Labor force:

       8,061

       by occupation:

       service workers 18.7%, clerical 18.6%, construction 12.5%, finance and

       investment 6.7%, directors and business managers 5.9% (1979)

      @Cayman Islands, Government

      Names:

       conventional long form:

       none

       conventional short form:

       Cayman Islands

       Digraph:

       CJ

       Type:

       dependent territory of the UK

       Capital:

       George Town

       Administrative divisions:

       8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay,

       West End, Western

       Independence:

       none (dependent territory of the UK)

       National holiday:

       Constitution Day (first Monday in July)

       Constitution:

       1959, revised 1972 and 1992

       Legal system:

       British common law and local statutes

       Suffrage:

       18 years of age; universal

       Executive branch:

       chief of state:

       Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)

       head of government:

       Governor and President of the Executive Council Michael GORE (since 15

       September 1992)

       cabinet:

       Executive Council; 3 members are appointed by the governor, 4 members

       elected by the Legislative Assembly

       Legislative branch:

       unicameral

       Legislative Assembly:

       election last held November 1992 (next to be held November 1996);

       results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected)

       Judicial branch:

       Grand Court, Cayman Islands Court of Appeal

       Political parties and leaders:

       no formal political parties

       Member of:

       CARICOM (observer), CDB, INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC

       Diplomatic representation in US:

       none (dependent territory of the UK)

       US diplomatic representation:

       none (dependent territory of the UK)

       Flag:

       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

      @Cayman Islands, Economy

      Overview:

       The economy depends heavily on tourism (70% of GDP and 75% of foreign

       currency earnings) and offshore financial services, with the tourist

       industry aimed at the luxury market and catering mainly to visitors

       from North America. About 90% of the islands' food and consumer goods

       needs must be imported. The Caymanians enjoy one of the highest

       standards of living in the region.

       National product:

       GDP - exchange rate conversion - $670 million (1991 est.)

       National product real growth rate:

       4.4% (1991)

       National product per capita:

       $23,000 (1991 est.)

       Inflation rate (consumer prices):

       1.5% (1992 est.)

       Unemployment rate:

       7% (1992)

       Budget:

       revenues:

       $141.5 million

       expenditures:

       $160.7 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1991)

       Exports:

       $2.6 million (f.o.b., 1991 est.)

       commodities:

       turtle products, manufactured consumer goods

       partners:

       mostly US

       Imports: