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Hi, I'd like to ask if what country does cayman island belongs? Is it true cayman is an overseas territory of United Kingdom? Thus, cayman belongs to the country of UK?
Yes, Cayman is a country in it's own right (eg sends it's own team to the Olympics, has it's own currency stamps, internet domain (.ky), national anthem, national symbols, etc), but as you say is an overseas territory of the UK. The United Nation considres it a dependent territory.
Cayman has it's own legislative assembly, civil service, ministers etc.
Hope this helps!
Robert
Useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_overseas_territories
http://www.ukota.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependent_territories
http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481287&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
http://www.gotocayman.com/gcmsymb.htm
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Answers by Expert:
Robert Clark
Expertise
As I have relatives on the island that I visit regularly, I have good knowledge of the island from both a tourist and a residents point of view.
Experience
My Cayman FAQ includes information on the following topics:
Weather/Hurricane information,
Immigration entry requirements,
Customs regulations,
Employment/jobs/residency in Cayman,
Getting married in Cayman,
Importing food into Cayman,
Golf,
Legal age to...,
Bringing cats and dogs into Cayman,
Internet access,
Car rental,
Public transport,
Electricity/Water/Telephone systems,
Nightlife,
Currency/Money
and Cayman for Cruise Ship passengers
If you can't find your answer there, please feel free to e-mail me your question at robertsclark@yahoo.com
Enjoy!
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