The Cayman Islands

Home to an estimated 75% of the world's hedge funds, the Cayman Islands is often referred to as the 5th largest financial services market in the world. Located just 90 miles South West of Cuba, the Islands are home to nearly 60,000 people.

Facts and Figures:

Capital: Georgetown

Population: 60,000 (estimate)

Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) pegged to the US dollar 1KYD = 1.2USD.

Government: British Overseas Territory

Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II

Location: Western Caribbean Sea, Approximately 400 miles south of Miami, FL, 180 miles south of Cuba, 195 miles north west of Jamaica. The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac & Little Cayman.

Language: English

Time Zone: UTC -5 (daylight saving time is not observed)

Calling Code: +1-345

Climate: Cayman has a tropical climate all year round. June to November is the hottest period and offers a risk of hurricanes plus is more likely to be wet. While December to May is dryer and cooler.

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