This is the largest and most visited of the three
islands. It is about 22 miles long and 7 miles wide at its widest point.
It is a fairly flat island, the highest elevation being only 60 feet above
sea level.
The capital is George Town. Grand Cayman is home to more than 600 banks.
It is the fifth largest banking community in the world. On the island,
banking is the number one industry with tourism a close second. Approximately
90 churches are registered with most denominations being represented.
Grand Cayman has one of the highest standards of living in all the Caribbean.
It is an extremely modern island with more fax machines and cellular phones
per capita than anywhere else in the world. Flights from all over the
world arrive daily and is one of the most visited destinations for the
cruise ship industry.
What makes Grand Cayman a very popular tourist destination is the friendly,
clean, safe, stable environment you can bring your family to.
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