Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands and the location of the naseberry’s capital, George Town. Founded in the 1700s, Bodden Town district comprises the central part of Grand Cayman Island, between the George Town and North Side districts.
The village of Bodden Town was the original capital of the Cayman Islands. The East End district is located at the east side of Grand Cayman Island and consists mostly of the Village of East End, numerous natural attractions, restaurants, and accommodations. Sand Point Cove in Rum Point is home to a Bioluminescent Bay or Bio Bay. Has numerous tourist attractions including the Cayman Turtle Farm and the Cayman Motor Museum. Towns in the West Bay district include Seven Mile Beach, Hell. The remaining district is Sister Islands, which consists of the islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Of the flora, a good representation of the variety of plant life on Grand Cayman can be found at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park located in the North Side District. Gecarcinus ruricola, a species of land crab. Through breeding, the farm produces upwards of 1800 turtles a year. There are four endemic snake species on Grand Cayman and two invasive species. There are just under 600 banks and trust companies in the Grand Cayman, including 43 of the 50 largest banks in the world. Because of this large financial presence on the island, banking, investments, and insurance drive the economy in Grand Cayman. This section does not cite any sources.
Grand Cayman Island has a number of natural attractions: the blow holes in the East End district, the Mastic Trail that runs north to south through the center of the island, Hell in the West Bay, and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Watersports such as scuba diving and snorkeling are popular activities on Grand Cayman as the island is known for its coral reefs and underwater sea walls along with a number of shipwrecks. Because of its clubs, resorts, and hotels, Seven Mile Beach has the largest concentration of visitors and tourists on the island. Owen Roberts International Airport serves Grand Cayman with domestic and international flights. Cayman Airways has its headquarters on Grand Cayman. Electrical service for Grand Cayman is provided by Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd. 240 volt electricity system with electrical outlets designed to accommodate a three-pin American plug.
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