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Background Cayman Islands, in 26 editions.
The entry for Cayman Islands published Background in 26 editions of 36, from 2000 to 2025. The text changed in 5 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.
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Published as “Background” (2000 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Same as 2024The same text in 3 editions, 2000 to 2002.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica from 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica from 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
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.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica from since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.
The same text in 3 editions, 2006 to 2008.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries, and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies, but when the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered centuries, and were administered by Jamaica since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when 1863. In 1959, the former islands became independent. a territory within the Federation of the West Indies, but when the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.
The same text in 6 editions, 2009 to 2014.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries, centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies, but when Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.
The same text in 9 editions, 2015 to 2023.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency. The territory has transformed itself into a significant offshore financial center.
The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency. The territory has transformed itself into a significant offshore financial center.
The same text in 2024 and 2025.
The British colonized the Cayman Islands during the 18th and 19th centuries, and Jamaica -- also a British colony at the time -- administered the islands after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency. The territory has transformed itself into a significant offshore financial center.
The Cayman Islands were British colonized from Jamaica by the British Cayman Islands during the 18th and 19th centuries centuries, and were administered by Jamaica -- also a British colony at the time -- administered the islands after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies. When the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency. The territory has transformed itself into a significant offshore financial center.
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Cayman Islands: Background.” The World Factbook, 2000–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/cayman-islands/background.