| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | KYISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | CYMISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | George TownGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | North AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Cayman IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | Cayman IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | Spanish explorers named the islands in the early 16th century, using the Carib word for marine crocodiles, caimanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UKCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | none (overseas territory of the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Constitution Day, the first Monday in July (1959)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | No authoritative open source found |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | KYDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Cayman Islands DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | No authoritative open source found |
| Subdivision names | No authoritative open source found |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | green sea turtleCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: official anthem, as an overseas UK territoryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | Not applicable to this country |
| Citizenship rules | see United KingdomCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
Spanish explorers named the islands in the early 16th century, using the Carib word for marine crocodiles, caiman
description: a blue field with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the right half of the flag; the coat of arms has a pineapple, a turtle, a shield with a golden lion and three green stars, and a scroll below the shield with the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS meaning: the pineapple represents ties to Jamaica; the turtle represents the Caymans' seafaring tradition; the lion symbolizes Great Britain; the green stars represent the three islands; the white and blue wavy lines on the coat of arms represent the sea
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
