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346 Austin Conolly Drive, KY1-1801, Cayman Islands
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Grand Cayman

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. All 3 islands are surrounded by dive sites that are marked with permament moorings. 

Geography

Grand Cayman encompasses over three quarters of the territory's entire land mass. The island is approximately 22 miles (35 km) long with its widest point being 8 miles (13 km) wide. The elevation ranges from sea level at the beaches to 60 feet (18 m) above sea level on the North Side's Mastic Trail. The flat geography and the lack of any mountain rain water run-off and sediment is a major factor that helps keep the clarity of the water in the surrounding ocean and scuba diving sites and coral reefs.

Island Districts

Grand Cayman Island includes five of the six districts of the Cayman Islands: Bodden Town, East End, George Town, North Side, and West Bay.

Bodden Town 

Founded in the 1700s, Bodden Town district comprises the central part of Grand Cayman Island, between the George Town and North Side districts. The village of Bodden Town was the original capital of the Cayman Islands. Its population is currently listed at 5,764.

East End 

The East End district is located at the east side of Grand Cayman Island and consists mostly of the Village of East End, numerous natural attractions, restaurants, and accommodations. Its population is currently listed at 1,371. Compass Point Dive Resort is located within the East End district.

George Town 

The capital of the Cayman Islands and world-famous centre for off-shore banking and investments, its population is currently listed at 20,676.

North Side 

Includes Kaibo, Rum Point, and Breakers. Its population is currently listed at 1,079. Sand Point Cove in Rum Point is home to a Bioluminescent Bay or Bio Bay. Trips to Stingray City depart from Kaibo Yacht Club with Ocean Frontiers Dive Shop.

West Bay   

Has numerous tourist attractions including the Cayman Turtle Farm and the Cayman Motor Museum. Towns in the West Bay district include Seven Mile Beach, Hell, and West Bay Village. Its population is currently listed at 8,243.

The remaining district is Sister Islands, which consists of the islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Its population is currently listed at 1,937.

For additional information from the source, Wikipedia, click here.