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Capital Cayman Islands, in 36 editions.
The entry for Cayman Islands published Capital in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 10 editions. Each is shown as published. Capital in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 10
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Capital” (1990 to 2025) and “National capital” (1997 to 1998).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 7 editions, 1990 to 1996.
George Town
George Town
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “National capital”
George Town
George Town
The same text in 7 editions, 1999 to 2005.
George Town
George Town
- name:
- George Town (on Grand Cayman)
- geographic coordinates:
- 19 20 N, 81 23 W
- time difference:
- UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
name: George Town (on Grand Cayman)
geographic coordinates: 19 20 N, 81 23 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- 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)
name: George Town (on Grand Cayman)
geographic coordinates: 19 20 18 N, 81 23 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
The same text in 5 editions, 2009 to 2013.
- 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)
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)
- 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)
name:
George Town (on Grand Cayman)
geographic coordinates:
19 18 N, 81 23 W
time difference:
UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC DC, during Standard Time)
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- 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)
- daylight saving time:
- a decision has been made to introduce DST in the archipelago for the first time beginning in 2016;
- a date for implementation is pending, though it seems likely it will match the date used in the US and Canada
name:
geographic coordinates:
time difference:
daylight saving time: a decision has been made to introduce DST in the archipelago for the first time beginning in 2016; a date for implementation is pending, though it seems likely it will match the date used in the US and Canada
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- 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)
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)
daylight saving time: a decision has been made to introduce DST in the archipelago for the first time beginning in 2016; a date for implementation is pending, though it seems likely it will match the date used in the US and Canada
- 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)
- etymology:
- named after English King George III (1760-1820)
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)
etymology: named after English King George III (1760-1820)
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- 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)
- etymology:
- named after English King George III (1738-1820)
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)
etymology: named after English King George III (1760-1820) (1738-1820)
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- 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)
- etymology:
- named after English King GEORGE III (1738-1820)
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)
etymology: named after English King George GEORGE III (1738-1820)
- 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)
- etymology:
- originally named Hogstyes, the town was renamed in honor of English King GEORGE III (1738-1820) around 1800
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)
etymology: originally named after Hogstyes, the town was renamed in honor of English King GEORGE III (1738-1820) around 1800
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Cayman Islands: Capital.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/cayman-islands/capital.