Flag of the Cayman Islands

Flag of the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. It consists of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The official language is English. The capital is George Town, located on Grand Cayman.

The flag adopted in 1959, is a blue ensign with the Union Jack in the top left corner, symbolizing its status as a British territory. On the right side is the territory’s coat of arms, featuring a shield with three green stars representing the islands, a gold lion symbolizing British ties, and a turtle and pineapple atop the shield, reflecting the islands’ maritime heritage. The motto “He Hath Founded It Upon the Seas” appears on a scroll below.

Anthem: “God Save the King” National song: “Beloved Isle Cayman”

Capital CityArea2024 PopulationCurrencyFlag RatioAdopted
George Town259 km² / 100 mi²87,866Cayman Islands dollar1:21959

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