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Neighboring Countries of Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
160 km
Coastline
264
Area in km²
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Geography of Cayman Islands
Location
Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica
Area
264 km² — 1.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
Climate
Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: 1 km SW of The Bluff on Cayman Brac 50 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism
Natural hazards
Hurricanes (July to November)
Good to know
Important location between Cuba and Central America
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Cayman Islands
How many countries border Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is Cayman Islands landlocked?
No. Cayman Islands has 160 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of Cayman Islands?
1 km SW of The Bluff on Cayman Brac 50 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).