| Location | Caribbean, three island (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) group in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica |
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| Geographic coordinates | 19 30 N, 80 30 W |
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| Zone | Central America |
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| Area | total: 262 sq km
land: 262 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
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| Land boundaries | 0 km |
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| Coastline | 160 km |
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| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
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| Climate | tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April) |
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| Terrain | low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs |
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| Elevation extremes | lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: The Bluff (Cayman Brac) 43 m |
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| Natural resources | fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism |
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| Irrigated land | 160 km |
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| Natural hazards | hurricanes (July to November) |
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Environment -
current issues | no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments |
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| Geography - note | important location between Cuba and Central America |
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