| Kajmany (2008) | Kajmany (2005) | |
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| Podzial administracyjny | 8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West End, Western | 8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West End, Western |
| Struktura wiekowa | 0-14 years: 20.3% (male 4,746/female 4,730)
15-64 years: 71% (male 16,135/female 16,964) 65 years and over: 8.6% (male 1,892/female 2,133) (2007 est.) |
0-14 years: 21.1% (male 4,658/female 4,662)
15-64 years: 70.8% (male 15,284/female 16,050) 65 years and over: 8.2% (male 1,699/female 1,917) (2005 est.) |
| Rolinictwo | vegetables, fruit; livestock; turtle farming | vegetables, fruit; livestock, turtle farming |
| Lotniska | 3 (2007) | 3 (2004 est.) |
| Lotniska z utwardzonymi pasami | total: 2
1,524 to 2,437 m: 2 (2007) |
total: 2
1,524 to 2,437 m: 2 (2004 est.) |
| Lotniska z nieutwardzonymi pasami | total: 1
914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2007) |
total: 1
914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2004 est.) |
| Terytorium | total: 262 sq km
land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km |
total: 262 sq km
land: 262 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Terytorium - porownanie wielkosci | 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC | 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| Tlo historyczne | The Kajmany were colonized from Jamajka by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries, and were administered by Jamajka after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies, but when the Federation dissolved w 1962, the Kajmany chose to remain a British dependency. | The Kajmany were colonized from Jamajka by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamajka since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent. |
| Wspolczynnik narodzin | 12.6 births/1,000 population (2007 est.) | 12.92 births/1,000 population (2005 est.) |
| Budzet | revenues: $423.8 million
expenditures: $392.6 million (2004) |
revenues: $265.2 million
expenditures: $248.9 million, including capital expenditures of NA (1997) |
| Stolica | name: George Town (on Grand Cayman)
geographic coordinates: 19 18 N, 81 23 W time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
George Town |
| Klimat | tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (maj to pazdziernik) and cool, relatively dry winters (listopad to kwiecien) | tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (maj to pazdziernik) and cool, relatively dry winters (listopad to kwiecien) |
| Linia brzegowa | 160 km | 160 km |
| Konstytucja | 1959; revised 1962, 1972, and 1994 | 1959; revised 1972 and 1992 |
| Nazwa panstwa | conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Kajmany |
conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Kajmany |
| Wspolczynnik zgonow | 4.98 deaths/1,000 population (2007 est.) | 4.81 deaths/1,000 population (2005 est.) |
| Zadluzenie - zewnetrzne | $70 million (1996) | $70 million (1996) |
| Podleglosc | overseas territory of the UK | overseas territory of the UK |
| Reprezentacja dyplomatyczna ze strony USA | none (overseas territory of the UK) | none (overseas territory of the UK) |
| Reprezentacja dyplomatyczna w USA | none (overseas territory of the UK) | none (overseas territory of the UK) |
| Miedzynarodowe dyskusje | none | none |
| Ekonomiczna pomoc - pobieranie | $390,000 (2004) | NA |
| Ekonomia | With no direct taxation, the islands are a thriving offshore financial center. More than 68,000 companies were registered w the Kajmany as of 2003, including almost 500 banks, 800 insurers, and 5,000 mutual funds. A stock exchange was opened w 1997. Tourism is also a mainstay, accounting dla about 70% of Produkt krajowy brutto 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 2.1 million w 2003, z about half 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 w the world. | With no direct taxation, the islands are a thriving offshore financial center. More than 40,000 companies were registered w the Kajmany as of 1998, including almost 600 banks and trust companies; banking assets exceed $500 billion. A stock exchange was opened w 1997. Tourism is also a mainstay, accounting dla about 70% of Produkt krajowy brutto 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 w 1997, z 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 w the world. |
| Elektrycznosc - konsumpcja | 372 million kWh (2005) | 382.1 million kWh (2002) |
| Elektrycznosc - eksport | 0 kWh (2005) | 0 kWh (2002) |
| Elektrycznosc - import | 0 kWh (2005) | 0 kWh (2002) |
| Elektrycznosc - produkcja | 400 million kWh (2005) | 410.8 million kWh (2002) |
| Skrajne punkty wysokosci | lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: The Bluff (Cayman Brac) 43 m |
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: The Bluff 43 m |
| Srodowisko - obecne problemy | no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments | no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments |
| Grupy etniczne | mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20% | mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20% |
| Kurs waluty | Caymanian dollars per US dollar - NA (2007), 0.8496 (2006) | Caymanian dollars per US dollar - 0.82 (29 pazdziernik 2001), 0.83 (3 listopad 1995), 0.85 (22 listopad 1993) |
| Wladza wykonawcza | chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 luty 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 listopad 2005)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 maj 2005) 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; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business |
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 luty 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 maj 2002)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 maj 2005) 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; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business |
| Eksport | 0 bbl/day (2004) | NA |
| Eksport - towary | turtle products, manufactured consumer goods | turtle products, manufactured consumer goods |
| Eksport - partnerzy | mostly US (2006) | mostly US |
| Rok podatkowy | 1 kwiecien - 31 marzec | 1 kwiecien - 31 marzec |
| Opis flagi | blue, z the flag of the UK w 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 z three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS | blue, z the flag of the UK w 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 z three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS |
| Produkt krajowy brutto - podzial wg galezi przemyslu | agriculture: 1.4%
industry: 3.2% services: 95.4% (1994 est.) |
agriculture: 1.4%
industry: 3.2% services: 95.4% (1994 est.) |
| Produkt krajowy brutto - per capita | - | purchasing power parity - $32,300 (2004 est.) |
| Produkt krajowy brutto - realny wspolczynnik wzrostu | 0.9% (2004 est.) | 1.7% (2002 est.) |
| Koordynaty geograficzne | 19 30 N, 80 30 W | 19 30 N, 80 30 W |
| Polozenie geograficzne | important location between Kuba and Central America | important location between Kuba and Central America |
| Autostrady | - | total: 785 km
paved: 785 km (2000) |
| Domowy dochód albo konsumpcja wg podzialu procentowego | lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA% |
lowest 10%: NA
highest 10%: NA |
| Narkotyki | offshore financial center; vulnerable to drug transshipment to the US and Europe | offshore financial center; vulnerable to drug transshipment to the US and Europe |
| Import | 2,698 bbl/day (2004) | NA |
| Import - towary | foodstuffs, manufactured goods | foodstuffs, manufactured goods |
| Import - partnerzy | US, Antyle Holenderskie, Japonia (2006) | US, Trynidad i Tobago, UK, Antyle Holenderskie, Japonia |
| Niepodleglosc | none (overseas territory of the UK) | none (overseas territory of the UK) |
| Wspolczynnik wzrostu produkcji w przemysle | NA% | NA% |
| Przemysl | tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture | tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture |
| Wspolczynnik umieralnosci noworodkow | total: 7.8 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 8.94 deaths/1,000 live births female: 6.65 deaths/1,000 live births (2007 est.) |
total: 8.19 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 9.39 deaths/1,000 live births female: 6.97 deaths/1,000 live births (2005 est.) |
| Inflacja | 4.4% (2004) | 2.8% (2002) |
| Czlonek miedzynarodowych organizacji | Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, UNESCO (associate), UPU | Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, UNESCO (associate), UPU |
| Nawadniane tereny | NA | NA sq km |
| Sadownictwo | Summary Court; Grand Court; Kajmany Court of Appeal | Summary Court; Grand Court; Kajmany Court of Appeal |
| Sila robocza | 23,450 (2004) | 19,820 (1995) |
| Sila robocza - wg galezi gospodarki | agriculture: 1.4%
industry: 12.6% services: 86% (1995) |
agriculture 1.4%, industry 12.6%, services 86% (1995) |
| Granica | 0 km | 0 km |
| Zagospodarowanie terenu | arable land: 3.85%
permanent crops: 0% other: 96.15% (2005) |
arable land: 3.85%
permanent crops: 0% other: 96.15% (2001) |
| Jezyki | English | English |
| System prawny | British common law and local statutes | British common law and local statutes |
| Wladza ustawodawcza | unicameral Legislative Assembly (18 seats; 3 appointed members from the Executive Council and 15 elected by popular vote; to serve four-year terms)
elections: last held 11 maj 2005 (next to be held w 2009) election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PPM 9, UDP 5, independent 1 |
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 11 maj 2005 (next to be held 2009) election results: percent of vote - NA%; seats - PPM 9, UDP 5, independent 1 |
| Zywotnosc | total population: 80.2 years
male: 77.57 years female: 82.87 years (2007 est.) |
total population: 79.95 years
male: 77.33 years female: 82.6 years (2005 est.) |
| Pismienni | definition: age 15 and over has ever attended school
total population: 98% male: 98% female: 98% (1970 est.) |
definition: age 15 and over has ever attended school
total population: 98% male: 98% female: 98% (1970 est.) |
| Lokalizacja | Caribbean, three island (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) group w Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Kuba and 268 km northwest of Jamajka | Caribbean, island group w Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Kuba to Honduras |
| Lokalizacja na mapie | Central America and the Caribbean | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Morskie obszary | territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm |
| Flota handlowa | total: 124 ships (1000 GRT or over) 2,953,923 GRT/4,597,716 DWT
by type: bulk carrier 33, cargo 11, chemical tanker 41, liquefied gas 1, passenger 1, petroleum tanker 17, refrigerated cargo 13, roll on/roll off 3, vehicle carrier 4 foreign-owned: 122 (Dania 3, Niemcy 17, Grecja 23, Wlochy 10, Japonia 6, Norwegia 2, Singapur 10, Szwecja 1, UK 9, US 41) (2007) |
total: 129 ships (1,000 GRT or over) 2,827,837 GRT/4,555,974 DWT
by type: bulk carrier 29, cargo 12, chemical tanker 39, liquefied gas 1, petroleum tanker 17, refrigerated cargo 28, roll on/roll off 3 foreign-owned: 126 (Dania 1, Niemcy 14, Grecja 20, Wlochy 12, Norwegia 1, Filipiny 1, Szwecja 13, Szwajcaria 11, Wielka Brytania 9, Stany Zjednoczone 44) (2005) |
| Wojsko - uwagi | defense is the responsibility of the UK | defense is the responsibility of the UK |
| Wojsko | no regular military forces; Royal Kajmany Police Force | no regular military forces; Royal Kajmany Police Force |
| Swieto narodowe | Konstytucja Day, first Monday w lipiec | Konstytucja Day, first Monday w lipiec |
| Narodowosc | noun: Caymanian(s)
adjective: Caymanian |
noun: Caymanian(s)
adjective: Caymanian |
| Naturalne zagrozenia | hurricanes (lipiec to listopad) | hurricanes (lipiec to listopad) |
| Surowce naturalne | fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism | fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism |
| Wspolczynnik migracji | 17.34 migrant(s)/1,000 population
note: major destination dla Kubans trying to migrate to the US (2007 est.) |
18.25 migrant(s)/1,000 population
note: major destination dla Kubans trying to migrate to the US (2005 est.) |
| Partie polityczne i przywodcy | United Democratic Party or UDP [McKeeva BUSH]; People's Progressive Movement or PPM [Kurt TIBBETTS]; note - no national teams (loose groupings of political organizations) were formed dla the 2000 elections | no national teams (loose groupings of political organizations) were formed dla the 2000 elections; United Democratic Party or UDP [leader McKeeva BUSH]; People's Progressive Movement or PPM [leader Kurt TIBBETTS] |
| Przesladowania polityczne ugrupowan oraz liderow | NA | NA |
| Ludnosc | 46,600
note: most of the population lives on Grand Cayman (lipiec 2007 est.) |
44,270 (lipiec 2005 est.) |
| Ludnosc zyjaca na skraju ubostwa | NA% | NA (2002 est.) |
| Przyrost naturalny | 2.496% (2007 est.) | 2.64% (2005 est.) |
| Porty i stocznie | - | Cayman Brac, George Town |
| Stacje radiowe | AM 1, FM 4, shortwave 0 (2004) | AM 1, FM 4, shortwave 0 (2004) |
| Religie | United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, other Protestant, Roman Catholic | United Church (Presbyterian and Congregational), Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, other Protestant, Roman Catholic |
| Wspolczynnik plci | at birth: 1.02 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.003 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.951 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.887 male(s)/female total population: 0.956 male(s)/female (2007 est.) |
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: 0.89 male(s)/female total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2005 est.) |
| Prawo wyborcze | 18 years of age; universal | 18 years of age; universal |
| System telefoniczny | general assessment: reasonably good system
domestic: liberalization of telecom market w 2003; introduction of competition w the mobile-cellular market w 2004 international: country code - 1-345; landing point dla the MAYA-1 submarine telephone cable network that provides links to the US and parts of Central and South America; submarine cable provides connectivity to Jamajka; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Ocean Atlantycki) (2007) |
general assessment: reasonably good system
domestic: liberalization of telecom market w 2003 reflected w falling prices and improving services international: country code - 1-345; 2 submarine fiber optic cables (Maya-1, Cayman-Jamajka); satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Ocean Atlantycki) |
| Telefony - wykorzystywane linie telefoniczne | 38,000 (2002) | 38,000 (2002) |
| Telefony komorkowe | 17,000 (2002) | 17,000 (2002) |
| Stacje telewizyjne | 4 z cable system (2004) | 4 z cable system (2004) |
| Uksztaltowanie terenu | low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs | low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs |
| Wspolczynnik nardzin przypadajacy na kobiety | 1.89 children born/woman (2007 est.) | 1.9 children born/woman (2005 est.) |
| Wspolczynnik bezrobocia | 4.4% (2004) | 4.1% (1997) |