| 词条 | Grand Cayman |
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| name = Grand Cayman | image_name = grand cayman.jpg | image_caption = Grand Cayman from space, April 1994 | image_size = | map = Cayman Islands | map_caption = | native_name = | native_name_link = | nickname = | location = Caribbean | coordinates = {{Coord|19|20|N|81|13|W}} | archipelago = Greater Antilles | total_islands = | major_islands = | area_km2 = 196 | length_km = | width_km = | coastline_km = | highest_mount = unnamed | elevation_m = 18 | country = {{UK}} | country_admin_divisions_title = Territory | country_admin_divisions = {{CYM}} | country_admin_divisions_title_1 = | country_admin_divisions_1 = | country_admin_divisions_title_2 = | country_admin_divisions_2 = | country_capital = | country_largest_city = George Town | country_largest_city_population = 27,704 | country_1 = | country_1_admin_divisions_title = | country_1_admin_divisions = | country_1_capital_city = | country_1_largest_city = | country_1_largest_city_population = | country_1_leader_title = | country_1_leader_name = | country_2 = | country_2_admin_divisions_title = | country_2_admin_divisions = | country_2_capital_city = | country_2_largest_city = | country_2_largest_city_population = | country_2_leader_title = | country_2_leader_name = | population = 63,415 | population_as_of = 2017 | density_km2 = 224.6 | ethnic_groups = mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20% | additional_info = }}{{Coord|19|20|N|81|13|W|type:isle|display=title}}Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands and the location of the territory's capital, George Town. In relation to the other two Cayman Islands, it is approximately 75 miles (121 km) southwest of Little Cayman and 90 miles (145 km) southwest of Cayman Brac. GeographyGrand Cayman encompasses 76% of the territory's entire land mass. The island is approximately {{convert|22|mi|km}} long with its widest point being {{convert|8|mi|km}} wide.[1] The elevation ranges from sea level at the beaches to {{convert|60|ft|m}} above sea level on the North Side's Mastic Trail.[2][3] Island districtsGrand Cayman Island includes five of the six districts of the Cayman Islands: Bodden Town, East End, George Town, North Side, and West Bay.[4]
The remaining district is Sister Islands, which consists of the islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Its population is currently{{when|date=May 2012}} listed at 1,937. Flora and faunaFloraOf the flora, a good representation of the variety of plant life on Grand Cayman can be found at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park located in the North Side District. Wild banana orchids, ghost orchids, thatch palm trees, red birch trees, mahogany trees and various fruit trees such as avocado, mango, guinep, naseberry, breadfruit, and tamarind. Yellow mastics (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) and black mastics (Terminalia eriostachya) are also seen in the park, as well as on the {{convert|2|mi}}-long Mastic Trail. Elsewhere outside the park, all of these species can be seen around Grand Cayman, including coconut palm, Casuarina pine, mangrove, and poinciana trees. FaunaFauna seen in various locations around the island include blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi), Grand Cayman amazon parrots (Amazona leucocephala caymanensis), Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata), and Gecarcinus ruricola, a species of land crab. The Cayman Islands Turtle Farm located in the West Bay district raises green sea turtles for their meat and to release into the wild. Through breeding, the farm produces upwards of 1800 turtles a year. Between 1980 and 2006, the farm released approximately 30,600 turtles to the wild; because of a mark placed on each animal, the released turtles have been seen throughout the Caribbean.[5] There are four endemic snake species on Grand Cayman and two invasive species. They are all relatively harmless and the largest is the rarely seen invasive corn snake, which may grow to about 5 feet. The smallest averages 2-4 inches and is the invasive brahminy blind snake which is also rarely seen. The most common is the endemic Cayman racer snake.[6] It can grow to approximately 5 feet, but 3-foot specimens are much more common. These snakes tend to race away if encountered and in rare cases will rear-up in a threatening manner if cornered. The Cayman racer snake carries a mild venom which it uses to immobilise prey, but in large enough doses it can cause significant swelling and bruising if it latches on for an extended period. A simple bite and release does not usually cause any reaction in humans. The other three endemic snake species are the Cayman ground boa, Cayman blind snake and Cayman water snake. DemographicsOf the three islands, Grand Cayman contains approximately 95% of the territory's entire population.[7] EconomyOffshore banking{{AP|List of offshore financial centres}}There are just under 600 banks and trust companies in the Grand Cayman, including 43 of the 50 largest banks in the world.[8] Because of this large financial presence on the island, banking, investments, and insurance drive the economy in Grand Cayman.[9] Tourism{{unsourced|section|date=April 2017}}Grand Cayman Island has a number of natural attractions: the blow holes in the East End district, the Mastic Trail that runs north to south through the center of the island, Hell in the West Bay, and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Watersports such as scuba diving and snorkeling are popular activities on Grand Cayman as the island is known for its coral reefs and underwater sea walls along with a number of shipwrecks. Because of its clubs, resorts, and hotels, Seven Mile Beach has the largest concentration of visitors and tourists on the island. {{Clear}}InfrastructureOwen Roberts International Airport serves Grand Cayman with domestic and international flights. Cayman Airways has its headquarters on Grand Cayman.[10]Electrical service for Grand Cayman is provided by Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd., with its corporate headquarters located on North Sound Road. Electricity on Grand Cayman runs on a 120/240 volt electricity system with electrical outlets designed to accommodate a three-pin American plug. Grand Cayman residents have a choice of telecommunications services from C3, Digicel, FLOW (previously LIME), and Logic. Education{{see also|List of schools in the Cayman Islands|Old Savannah School House}}The Cayman Islands Education Department operates government schools. Secondary schools operated by Government
Primary schools operated by Government
Private schools
Private universities
Public universities
See also
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Cayman Travel Guide|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195404/http://www.thecaymanislands.ky/about-cayman/wildlife-fauna/|archivedate=29 October 2013|df=dmy-all}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=The Cayman Islands 2010 Population and Housing Census: Preliminary Report |url=http://caymannewsservice.com/sites/default/files/Preliminary%202010%20Census%20Report%20FINAL.pdf |publisher=Economics and Statistics Office |accessdate=2 June 2011 |date=7 February 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217193037/http://caymannewsservice.com/sites/default/files/Preliminary%202010%20Census%20Report%20FINAL.pdf |archivedate=17 February 2015 |df=dmy-all }} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cayman-information.com/cayman-islands_bank.php|title=cayman-information.com Cayman Islands Banking|author=|date=|website=cayman-information.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529022003/http://www.cayman-information.com/cayman-islands_bank.php|archivedate=29 May 2010|df=dmy-all}} 9. ^Oxford Economics Study: 55% of the Economy in Grand Cayman is Banking {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326160643/http://cibankers.org/pdfs/Cayman_Islands_Financial_Services_Industry_Economic_Impact_Study.pdf |date=26 March 2012 }} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.caymanairways.com/company/contact-us|title=Contact Us|website=Cayman Airways|accessdate=19 October 2009|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090919000025/http://www.caymanairways.com/company/contact-us|archivedate=19 September 2009|df=dmy-all}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.italic.ky/lv/johngray/school.nsf/HomePage/Welcome |title=Learning Village - John Gray High School |accessdate=2008-06-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524050529/http://www.italic.ky/lv/johngray/school.nsf/homepage/welcome |archivedate=24 May 2008 |df=dmy-all }} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/|title=Cayman International School|publisher=caymaninternationalschool.org|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221225047/http://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/|archivedate=21 February 2014|df=dmy-all}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cayprep.edu.ky|title=Home|publisher=cayprep.edu.ky|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107033559/http://www.cayprep.edu.ky/|archivedate=7 November 2011|df=dmy-all}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://fbcs.edu.ky/|title=First Baptist Christian School and Wee Care - Christ Centered Education in the Cayman Islands|work=FBCS & WEE Care}} 15. ^{{cite web|url=http://caymanmontessori.com/|title=montessori-school|work=montessori-school|deadurl=no|archiveurl=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110703144443/http://caymanmontessori.com/|archivedate=3 July 2011|df=dmy-all}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.st-ignatius.com|title=Our Mission|publisher=st-ignatius.com|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419121736/http://www.st-ignatius.com/|archivedate=19 April 2012|df=dmy-all}} 17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.triplecschool.org|title=Triple C School - Welcome to Triple C School|publisher=triplecschool.org|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623023514/http://www.triplecschool.org/|archivedate=23 June 2012|df=dmy-all}} 18. ^http://www.lawschool.gov.ky {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508042855/http://www.lawschool.gov.ky/ |date=8 May 2014 }} External links{{commons category|Grand Cayman Island}}
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