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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: KY

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code KY

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the KY code, which represents Cayman Islands within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
KY
Related Codes
CYM136CJ
Official Name
Cayman Islands
Common Name
Cayman Islands
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
North America
Region
Caribbean
Area
264 km²
Country Bounds
N: 19.7617, S: 19.263, W: -81.4328, E: -79.7273
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
George Town (19.295, -81.38111)
Terrain
low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
Climate
tropical marinewarm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
George Town
Government Type
Dependent Territory of the UK
Driving Side
Left
Time zone
UTC -5 hours
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
64,174
Population Density
267.39 people/km²
Urban Areas
Bodden TownCoral GablesGeorge TownNewlandsSavannahSpot BayWest Bay
Nationality
Noun: Caymanian(s) Adjective: Caymanian
Distribution
majority of the population resides on Grand Cayman
Official Language
English
Literacy Rate
98.9% NA
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Beloved Isle Cayman"
National Holiday
Constitution Day, the first Monday in July (1959)
National Symbols
green sea turtle
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
KYD – Cayman Islands Dollar ($)
GDP
$5.705 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Imperial – Foot (ft), Pound (lb), Gallon (gal), Fahrenheit (°F)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.ky
Calling Code
+1345
    Internet Hosts
    23,472
    Internet Users
    23,000
    Phones (Mobile)
    96,300 lines
    Phones (Landline)
    37,400 lines

    The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, is a three-island group located in the Caribbean Sea. Situated 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica.

    *The map highlights the location of Cayman Islands.

    Related locale codes

    en-KY – English (Cayman Islands)

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