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The island country consists of Grand Cayman, the largest and most populous of the trio; and the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are located approximately 89 miles east-northeast of Grand Cayman and are separated from each other by a channel approximately seven miles wide. The total land mass of the three islands is 100 square miles. Grand Cayman occupies 76 square miles; Cayman Brac, 14 square miles and Little Cayman, 10 square miles.

The three islands are limestone outcroppings, the tops of a submarine mountain range called the Cayman Ridge, which extends west southwest for the Sierra Maestra range off the southeast part of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank near Belize. The islands have no rivers or streams because of the porous nature of the limestone rock.

Between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica lies the deepest part of the Caribbean, the Cayman Trough, which is over four miles deep. South of Cayman is the Bartlett Deep where depths of over 18,000 ft. have been recorded. All three of the Cayman Islands are surrounded by coral reefs which lie at the top of dramatic walls and drop-offs close to shore, creating ideal conditions for diving and sport fishing.

Cayman's National Symbols:

• National Tree: The Silver Thatch Palm
• National Bird: The Grand Cayman Parrot
• National Flower: The Wild Banana Orchid

The Best Known Cayman Island
Grand Cayman is a spectacular natural beauty, a wealth of activities and points of interest, and all the modern conveniences to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It is both the largest and most developed of the three Cayman Islands, as well as the home of George Town, the capital city, which boasts some of the finest cuisine and shopping in the Caribbean.

Grand Cayman attractions include the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and National Trust's Mastic Trail (a 2 mile traditional footpath through the woodlands in North Side); Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town; Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah; Cardinal D's Park, a private collection of animals in a natural tropical park setting on Courts Rd; Cayman Turtle Farm; National Trust historic walking tours of central George Town and West Bay, blowholes in East End district and historic buildings now being restored under the direction of the National Trust and National Historic Sites Committee, including the Old Savannah Schoolhouse.

Driving in the Cayman Islands
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road throughout the Cayman Islands. The law also requires the use of seat belts by all passengers in the vehicle. Children under four-years-old should be in a child safety seat. Visitors must obtain temporary drivers licenses from the police station or car rental agency, which are easily granted upon presenting a valid drivers license from their home state, county or parish. The fee for the license is US$7.50. You must be 21 to rent a car in the Cayman Islands, however, some rental agencies' insurance will not cover renters under 25. Be aware of iguanas sunning themselves on the roads. Most of the roads are paved, and signs are well-posted. Main streets are well-lit at dark.

Speed Limits
Signs are posted throughout the Islands, but below is a guideline for the most common limits.

Parking
Plenty of parking is available for those who want to visit the beaches or visit sites of interest. Hotels and restaurants also offer parking, and usually, it is free. You may have to pay for parking in the cities.

Visitor Center
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism The Pavilion, Cricket Square, Elgin Avenue
George Town, Grand Cayman, BWI
Telephone: 1 (345) 949-0623
Fax: 1 (345) 949-4053

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in the Cayman Islands.

• Police: 911
• Ambulance: 911
• Fire: 911