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Aland to FroyaYou are in: Guernsey > Island Games > A-Z of Islands > Aland to Froya > The Cayman Islands ![]() The Cayman Islands The Cayman IslandsGrand Cayman and Little Cayman are flat, while Cayman Brac has a limestone plateau rising to 140 feet at its eastern end. There are no rivers on any of the Islands but there are large areas of luxuriant vegetation. The Cayman Islands offer some of the best scuba diving in the world and are listed in the top 5 dive destinations in the world. The 1999 census showed the Cayman Islands had a population of 41,000. Most of the population reside in Grand Cayman. The early settlers were ex-soldiers from Cromwell’s army and other settlers transplanted from Jamaica, together with shipwrecked or marooned sailors. With the introduction of air services in the early 1950s, establishing communication with the outside world, the Cayman Islands commenced building a modern economy. Today, proximity to the American mainland and social and political stability are the main reasons for Cayman’s economic success. The Islands enjoy a mixed racial composition contributing to a unique atmosphere of racial harmony and compatibility. In 1962, when Jamaica became independent, the Cayman Islands opted to retain its direct links with the Crown and became a separate British Crown Colony. Medals in 2007 Games in RhodesGold: 11 Medals in 2005 Games in ShetlandGold: 7 Medals in 2003 Games in GuernseyGold: 11 last updated: 24/06/2009 at 16:24 SEE ALSOYou are in: Guernsey > Island Games > A-Z of Islands > Aland to Froya > The Cayman Islands |
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