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Geography and Environment of Cayman Islands
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Cayman Islands.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
- Climate
- tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
- Weather Patterns
- http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/CJXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
- Highest Point
- 43 — The Bluff 43 m
- Lowest Point
- Caribbean Sea 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism
- Natural Hazards
- hurricanes (July to November)
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments