The Cayman Islands, comprised of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, were uninhabited at the time of discovery by the Europeans, but it was the Carib word for marine crocodile (caimán) that gives the islands their name. England took possession of the Islands in 1670, eventually establishing a permanent settlement (slaves included, of course) in the 1730s. Long a haven for pirates, some might say the Islands continue to be, as an offshore financial haven for corporations and the wealthy.
Stamp details: Stamps on top: Issued in: 1901 From: George Town, Cayman Islands MC #1, 4
Stamp on bottom: Issued on: October 19, 2018 From: George Town, Cayman Islands Colnect #2018-03SS
Recognized as a sovereign state by the UN: No Claimed by: British Overseas Territory Member of the Universal Postal Union: Yes (BOTs joined on April 1, 1877)
