Cayman Islands: Flag and Facts
The Cayman Islands flag is blue with the UK flag in the top-left corner and a coat of arms on the right featuring a turtle, a pineapple, a gold lion, and a trio of green stars.
- Capital
- George Town
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 66,653 (2024)
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Cayman Islands dollar
- Area
- 264 km² (102 sq mi)
- People
- Caymanian
- Calling code
- +1345
- Highest point
- 1 km SW of The Bluff on Cayman Brac 50 m
- Independence
- none (overseas territory of the UK)
- National symbols
- green sea turtle
- Borders
- No land borders
- Status
- Territory (not a sovereign country)
About Cayman Islands
The turtle sits on top and stands for a long seafaring tradition. The pineapple points to old ties with Jamaica, and the lion represents Great Britain. Each green star is one of the three islands, and wavy white and blue lines stand for the sea. A scroll beneath carries a motto about the islands being founded on the seas.
British colonists settled the islands over the 18th and 19th centuries. After 1863, Jamaica handled their affairs. In 1959 they became part of the West Indies Federation, and when that group fell apart in 1962, the Caymans picked staying with Britain. Since then they have turned into a major offshore financial center. The land is low limestone ringed by coral reefs.
Did you know?
- The green sea turtle is the national symbol of the Cayman Islands.
- The highest point in the Cayman Islands, on Cayman Brac, is only 50 meters above sea level.
- Summers in the Caymans are warm and rainy, while winters are cool and fairly dry.
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Questions about Cayman Islands
What is the capital of the Cayman Islands?
George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands.
What currency is used in the Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar.
Sources
- CIA World Factbook, checked October 8, 2026
- REST Countries data (mledoze/countries), checked October 8, 2026
- Flag artwork: flag-icons (MIT), checked October 8, 2026
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