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The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.
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Country
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Surface Area: 262 square km
Population: 43,103 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Central America (Caribbean)
Capital City: George Town
Head of State: Queen ELIZABETH II, Governor Bruce DINWIDDY
Prime Minister: W. McKeeva BUSH
Independent since: none (overseas territory of the UK)
Currency: Caymanian dollar (KYD)
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