Compare Cayman Islands (2003) - Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2002)

Compare Cayman Islands (2003) z Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2002)

	Cayman Islands (2003)	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2002)

Administrative divisions	8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West End, Western	none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
Age structure	0-14 years: 21.6% (male 4,525; female 4,541) 15-64 years: 70.6% (male 14,463; female 15,157) 65 years and over: 7.7% (male 1,515; female 1,733) (2003 est.)	0-14 years: NA% 15-64 years: NA% 65 years and over: NA%
Agriculture - products	vegetables, fruit; livestock, turtle farming	fodder and vegetable crops; sheep, dairy products
Airports	3 (2002)	5 (2001)
Airports - with paved runways	total: 2 1,524 to 2,437 m: 2 (2002)	total: 2 2 2,438 to 3,047 m: 1 under 914 m: 1 1 (2002)
Airports - with unpaved runways	total: 1 914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2002)	total: 3 3 under 914 m: 3 (2002)
Area	total: 262 sq km land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km	total: 12,173 sq km land: 12,173 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes the two main islands of East and West Falkland and about 200 small islands
Area - comparative	1.5 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly smaller than Connecticut
Background	The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.	Although first sighted by an English navigator in 1592, the first landing (English) did not occur until almost a century later in 1690, and the first settlement (French) was not established until 1764. The colony was turned over to Spain two years later and the islands have since been the subject of a territorial dispute, first between Britain and Spain, then between Britain and Argentina. The UK asserted its claim to the islands by establishing a naval garrison there in 1833. Argentina invaded the islands on 2 April 1982. The British responded with an expeditionary force that landed seven weeks later and after fierce fighting forced Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982.
Birth rate	13.33 births/1,000 population (2003 est.)	NA births/1,000 population
Budget	revenues: $265.2 million expenditures: $248.9 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1997)	revenues: $66.2 million expenditures: $67.9 million, including capital expenditures of $23.2 million
Capital	George Town	Stanley
Climate	tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)	cold marine; strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year; occasional snow all year, except in January and February, but does not accumulate
Coastline	160 km	1,288 km
Constitution	1959, revised 1972 and 1992	3 October 1985; amended 1997 and 1998
Country name	conventional long form: none conventional short form: Cayman Islands	conventional long form: none conventional short form: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Currency	Caymanian dollar (KYD)	Falkland pound (FKP)
Death rate	4.7 deaths/1,000 population (2003 est.)	NA deaths/1,000 population
Debt - external	$70 million (1996)	$NA
Dependency status	overseas territory of the UK	overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina
Diplomatic representation from the US	none (overseas territory of the UK)	none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
Diplomatic representation in the US	none (overseas territory of the UK)	none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
Disputes - international	none	claimed by Argentina
Economic aid - recipient	$NA	none
Economy - overview	With no direct taxation, the islands are a thriving offshore financial center. More than 40,000 companies were registered in the Cayman Islands as of 1998, including almost 600 banks and trust companies; banking assets exceed $500 billion. A stock exchange was opened in 1997. Tourism is also a mainstay, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of foreign currency earnings. The tourist industry is aimed at the luxury market and caters mainly to visitors from North America. Total tourist arrivals exceeded 1.2 million in 1997, with 600,000 from the US. About 90% of the islands' food and consumer goods must be imported. The Caymanians enjoy one of the highest outputs per capita and one of the highest standards of living in the world.	The economy was formerly based on agriculture, mainly sheep farming, but today fishing contributes the bulk of economic activity. In 1987 the government began selling fishing licenses to foreign trawlers operating within the Falklands exclusive fishing zone. These license fees total more than $40 million per year, which goes to support the island's health, education, and welfare system. Squid accounts for 75% of the fish taken. Dairy farming supports domestic consumption; crops furnish winter fodder. Exports feature shipments of high-grade wool to the UK and the sale of postage stamps and coins. The islands are now self-financing except for defense. The British Geological Survey announced a 200-mile oil exploration zone around the islands in 1993, and early seismic surveys suggest substantial reserves capable of producing 500,000 barrels per day; to date no exploitable site has been identified. An agreement between Argentina and the UK in 1995 seeks to defuse licensing and sovereignty conflicts that would dampen foreign interest in exploiting potential oil reserves. Tourism is increasing rapidly, with about 30,000 visitors in 2001. The second largest source of income is interest paid on money the government has in the bank. The British military presence also provides a sizeable economic boost.
Electricity - consumption	355.2 million kWh (2001)	11.2 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - exports	0 kWh (2001)	0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - imports	0 kWh (2001)	0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - production	381.9 million kWh (2001)	12 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - production by source	fossil fuel: 100% hydro: 0% nuclear: 0% other: 0% (2001)	fossil fuel: 100% hydro: 0% nuclear: 0% other: 0% (1999)
Elevation extremes	lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: The Bluff 43 m	lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Usborne 705 m
Environment - current issues	no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments	overfishing by unlicensed vessels is a problem; reindeer were introduced to the islands in 2001 for commercial reasons; this is the only commercial reindeer herd in the world unaffected by the Chornobyl disaster
Ethnic groups	mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%	British
Exchange rates	Caymanian dollars per US dollar - 0.82 (29 October 2001), 0.83 (3 November 1995), 0.85 (22 November 1993)	Falkland pounds per US dollar - 0.6981 (January 2002), 0.6944 (2001), 0.6596 (2000), 0.6180 (1999), 0.6037 (1998), 0.6106 (1997); note - the Falkland pound is at par with the British pound
Executive branch	chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002) head of government: Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH (since NA December 2001) cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly) elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; the chief secretary is appointed by the governor	chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) head of government: Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002); Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA); Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA) cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
Exports	NA (2001)	$7.6 million (1995)
Exports - commodities	turtle products, manufactured consumer goods	wool, hides, meat
Exports - partners	mostly US	UK, Japan, Chile, NZ
Fiscal year	1 April - 31 March	1 April - 31 March
Flag description	blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a pineapple and turtle above a shield with three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS	blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Falkland Island coat of arms in a white disk centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising is the major economic activity) above the sailing ship Desire (whose crew discovered the islands) with a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto DESIRE THE RIGHT
GDP	purchasing power parity - $1.27 billion (2002 est.)	purchasing power parity - $52 million (1996 est.)
GDP - composition by sector	agriculture: 1.4% industry: 3.2% services: 95.4% (1994 est.)	agriculture: NA% industry: NA% services: NA%
GDP - per capita	purchasing power parity - $35,000 (2002 est.)	purchasing power parity - $19,000
GDP - real growth rate	1.7% (2002 est.)	1%
Geographic coordinates	19 30 N, 80 30 W	51 45 S, 59 00 W
Geography - note	important location between Cuba and Central America	deeply indented coast provides good natural harbors; short growing season
Highways	total: 785 km paved: 785 km (2000)	total: 550 km paved: at least 50 km unpaved: NA (2002)
Household income or consumption by percentage share	lowest 10%: NA% highest 10%: NA%	lowest 10%: NA% highest 10%: NA%
Illicit drugs	offshore financial center; vulnerable to drug transshipment to the US and Europe	-
Imports	NA (2001)	$24.7 million (1995)
Imports - commodities	foodstuffs, manufactured goods	fuel, food and drink, building materials, clothing
Imports - partners	US, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Netherlands Antilles, Japan	UK, Japan, Chile, NZ
Independence	none (overseas territory of the UK)	none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
Industrial production growth rate	NA%	NA%
Industries	tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture	wool and fish processing; sale of stamps and coins; tourism
Infant mortality rate	total: 8.64 deaths/1,000 live births male: 9.9 deaths/1,000 live births female: 7.35 deaths/1,000 live births (2003 est.)	NA deaths/1,000 live births
Inflation rate (consumer prices)	2.8% (2002)	3.6% (1998) (1998)
International organization participation	Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, UNESCO (associate)	ICFTU
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)	16 (2000)	2 (2000)
Irrigated land	NA sq km	NA sq km
Judicial branch	Summary Court; Grand Court; Cayman Islands Court of Appeal	Supreme Court (chief justice is a nonresident); Magistrates Court (senior magistrate presides over civil and criminal divisions); Court of Summary Jurisdiction
Labor force	19,820 (1995)	1,100 (est.)
Labor force - by occupation	agriculture 1.4%, industry 12.6%, services 86% (1995)	agriculture 95% (mostly sheepherding and fishing)
Land boundaries	0 km	0 km
Land use	arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (1998 est.)	arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (99% permanent pastures, 1% other) (1998 est.)
Languages	English	English
Legal system	British common law and local statutes	English common law
Legislative branch	unicameral Legislative Assembly (18 seats, three appointed members from the Executive Council and 15 elected by popular vote; members serve four-year terms) elections: last held 8 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004) election results: percent of vote - NA%; seats - NA	unicameral Legislative Council (10 seats - 2 ex officio, 8 elected by popular vote, members serve four-year terms); presided over by the governor elections: last held 22 November 2001 (next to be held NA November 2005) election results: percent of vote - NA%; seats - independents 8; note - 71% voter turnout
Life expectancy at birth	total population: 79.67 years male: 77.08 years female: 82.3 years (2003 est.)	total population: NA years male: NA years female: NA years
Literacy	definition: age 15 and over has ever attended school total population: 98% male: 98% female: 98% (1970 est.)	-
Location	Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras	Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of southern Argentina
Map references	Central America and the Caribbean	South America
Maritime claims	exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM territorial sea: 12 NM	continental shelf: 200 NM exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM territorial sea: 12 NM
Merchant marine	total: 123 ships (1,000 GRT or over) 2,402,058 GRT/3,792,094 DWT ships by type: bulk 22, cargo 5, chemical tanker 31, container 2, liquefied gas 1, petroleum tanker 21, refrigerated cargo 35, roll on/roll off 5, specialized tanker 1 note: includes some foreign-owned ships registered here as a flag of convenience: Bahrain 2, China 1, Germany 4, Greece 27, Hong Kong 3, Italy 2, Japan 1, Norway 14, Sweden 13, United Kingdom 15, United States 35 (2002 est.)	none (2002 est.)
Military - note	defense is the responsibility of the UK	defense is the responsibility of the UK
Military branches	no regular indigenous military forces; Royal Cayman Islands Police Force (RCIPF)	British Forces Falkland Islands no regular indigenous military forces; (includes Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy), Police Force
Military expenditures - dollar figure	-	$NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP	-	NA%
National holiday	Constitution Day, first Monday in July	Liberation Day, 14 June (1982)
Nationality	noun: Caymanian(s) adjective: Caymanian	noun: Falkland Islander(s) adjective: Falkland Island
Natural hazards	hurricanes (July to November)	strong winds persist throughout the year
Natural resources	fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism	fish, wildlife
Net migration rate	19.27 migrant(s)/1,000 population note: major destination for Cubans trying to migrate to the US (2003 est.)	NA migrant(s)/1,000 population
Political parties and leaders	there are no formal political parties but the following loose groupings act as political organizations; National Team [leader NA]; Democratic Alliance [leader NA]; Team Cayman [leader NA]; United Democratic Party [leader NA]	none; all independents
Political pressure groups and leaders	NA	none
Population	41,934 (July 2003 est.)	2,967 (July 2002 est.)
Population below poverty line	NA%	NA%
Population growth rate	2.79% (2003 est.)	2.44% (2002 est.)
Ports and harbors	Cayman Brac, George Town	Stanley
Radio broadcast stations	AM 1, FM 5, shortwave 0 (1998)	AM 1, FM 7, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios	-	1,000 (1997)
Railways	0 km	0 km
Religions	United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, other Protestant, Roman Catholic	primarily Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Free Church, Evangelist Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutheran, Seventh-Day Adventist
Sex ratio	at birth: 1.02 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.95 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.87 male(s)/female total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2003 est.)	-
Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Telephone system	general assessment: NA domestic: NA international: 1 submarine coaxial cable; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)	general assessment: NA domestic: government-operated radiotelephone and private VHF/CB radiotelephone networks provide effective service to almost all points on both islands international: satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) with links through London to other countries
Telephones - main lines in use	19,000 (1995)	NA
Telephones - mobile cellular	2,534 (1995)	NA
Television broadcast stations	1 with cable system	2 (operated by the British Forces Broadcasting Service) note: cable television is available in Stanley (2002)
Terrain	low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs	rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains
Total fertility rate	1.91 children born/woman (2003 est.)	NA children born/woman
Unemployment rate	4.1% (1997)	full employment; labor shortage
Waterways	none	none

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