Cayman Islands : Earthquake
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands recently, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean Sea located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.
- The Cayman Islands are made up of three distinct islands – Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
- The Cayman Ridge is an enormous underwater mountain range that is responsible for the formation of the islands. The islands are themselves the peaks of this ridgeline.
- The islands are famous for coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and white sand beaches.
- Grand Cayman is the largest and the most populous island.
- In total, the islands cover a small area of just 264 sq. km.
- Its capital is George Town, on Grand Cayman.
- Official Language: English
- Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
- Ethnic groups: Afro-European 40%, African 20%, European 20%, other 20%
