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Meaning & History
Cayman islands are a British overseas territory.
Founded 1962
Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1505. Originally named Las Tortugas from the turtles found on the islands, then Lagartos meaning "alligators". Cayman islands comes from the Carib Indian word Caymanas meaning "marine crocodile".
Founded 1962
Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1505. Originally named Las Tortugas from the turtles found on the islands, then Lagartos meaning "alligators". Cayman islands comes from the Carib Indian word Caymanas meaning "marine crocodile".