Cayman Islands' Geography | Cayman Islands Geography

Location: Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras

Geographic coordinates: 19 30 N, 80 30 W

Map references: Central America and the Caribbean

Area: Total: 262 sq km land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative: 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries: 0 km

Coastline: 160 km

Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm

Climate: Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)

Terrain: Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs

Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: The Bluff 43 m

Natural resources: Fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism

Land use: Arable land: 3.85% permanent crops: 0% other: 96.15% (2001)

Irrigated land: NA sq km

Natural hazards: Hurricanes (July to November)

Environment - current issues: No natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments

Environment - international agreements:

Geography - note: Important location between Cuba and Central America

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