Fun Facts
The Cayman Islands were discovered in 1503 by Christopher Columbus
Capital city of the Cayman Islands: George Town
National tree : Silver Thatch Palm
National flower: Wild Banana Orchid
National bird: Cayman Parrot
National anthem: “God Save The Queen”
National song: “ Beloved Isle Cayman ( written in 1930 by Mrs. Leila Ross-Shier)
Motto: “He Hath Founded It Upon the Seas”
Major Industries: Tourism and Banking
The Cayman Islands had no indigenous or permanent residents until the 18th century.
The island of “ Tortuga” referenced in the Disney film “Pirates of the Caribbean” is based upon the Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands were long used as a hideout for Pirates.
Blackbeard and other notable Pirates are said to have buried their treasure here…..treasure hunt anyone????
The Cayman Islands were originally known as “Las Tortugas” named for the abundance of sea turtles that were found here.
The largest indigenous animal in the Cayman Islands is the Blue Iguana .
The Cayman Islands is regarded as the birthplace of modern scuba diving.
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