Trivia in Cayman

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Americas / Caribbean

National symbols

Flag: British Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of the Cayman Islands

Cayman Flag

Emblem: A coat of arms featuring a red shield with a lion, topped with green, white and blue waves and pineapple

Cayman Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • No income tax, corporate tax, or capital gains tax exists in the Cayman Islands
  • Seven Mile Beach is actually only about 6.3 miles long
  • Home to a protected area for the world's rarest Blue Iguana
  • The number of registered vessels far exceeds the population, also a hub for flags of convenience
  • Driver's licenses valid for up to 90 days without international license; UK and US licenses are valid
  • Since Nassau hurricane observations, Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused the greatest damage
  • Spearfishing is prohibited throughout to protect coral reefs
  • Currency KYD is pegged to USD at 1KYD=1.2USD
  • Only a handful of traffic lights exist on the island
  • More than 300 days of sunshine annually on average

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