island in the Caribbean From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands at about 196 km² and contains the capital George Town. Towns on the island are referred to as "districts".
![]() Grand Cayman seen from space in April 1994 | |
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Geography | |
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Location | Caribbean |
Coordinates | 19°20′N 81°13′W |
Archipelago | Greater Antilles |
Highest elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Largest settlement | George Town (pop. 40,000) |
Demographics | |
Population | 67,000 (2018) |
Pop. density | 224.6/km2 (581.7/sq mi) |
The island is a popular tourist spot because of its coral reefs. Snorkeling and scuba diving are popular activities.
Owen Roberts International Airport serves the island with domestic and international flights.
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