The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. It is a global offshore financial services centre and one of the leading tourist scuba diving destinations in the world.
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Les îles Caïmans sont situées à l'ouest de la mer des Caraïbes. Elles comportent trois îles : Grand Cayman, Little Cayman et Cayman Brac, dont les superficies respectives sont de 197 km², 26 km² et 36 km². La capitale administrative, George Town est située sur la côte ouest de Grand Cayman.
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The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. It is a global offshore financial services centre and one of the leading tourist scuba diving destinations in the world.
Les îles Caïmans sont situées à l'ouest de la mer des Caraïbes. Elles comportent trois îles : Grand Cayman, Little Cayman et Cayman Brac, dont les superficies respectives sont de 197 km², 26 km² et 36 km². La capitale administrative, George Town est située sur la côte ouest de Grand Cayman.
