Geography of the Cayman Islands

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Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras

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Geographic coordinates

19°30′ N 80°30′ W

Map references

Central America and the Caribbean

Area

total: 259 km²
land: 259 km²
water: 0 km²

Area - comparative

1.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries

0 km

Coastline

160 km

Maritime claims

exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
territorial sea: 12 nm

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

Elevation extremes

lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: The Bluff 43 m

Natural resources

fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism

Land use

arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
permanent pastures: 8%
forests and woodland: 23%
other: 69% (1993 est.)

Irrigated land

NA km²

Natural hazards

hurricanes (July to November)

Environment - current issues

no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchment and desalination

Geography - note

important location between Cuba and Central America

See also


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