World Country Cayman Islands

About the world country the Cayman Islands, its location, size, population, and who is in power.

NATIONS OF THE WORLD

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Location: Three major islands in the Caribbean, south of Cuba, west of Jamaica. Size: 100 sq. mi. (259 sq. km.). Population: 17,000.

Who Really Rules: The Cayman Islands are a British territory. The U.K. takes responsibility for military and international relations. The local government is mixed between elected and appointed officials. With no direct taxes, the Cayman Islands serve as one of the world's leading tax havens for multinational corporations and banks.