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Cayman Islands: Cayman Brac
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The islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman were discovered by Columbus in 1503 and named 'Las Tortugas' ('the turtles', in Spanish), for the abundance of sea turtles he found around the islands. During the course of the next hundred years the islands became known as "Caymanas", which is derived from a Carib word for crocodiles. The islands were a popular stopping off point for sailors to take on fresh water and food. Cayman ... became a refuge for pirates and a focus for their raids.
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Cayman Brac is the next largest island, with 1600 inhabitants on 14 square miles or 12 miles long and 1 mile at its widest spot. Cayman Brac has the highest point in all of the Islands with the impressive "Bluff" that rises 140 feet out of the sea. The smallest island is appropriately named, Little Cayman. This islands' 10 square miles of land is home to a population nearing 150.
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The limestone islands are low-lying, though Cayman Brac has a central bluff that constitutes 90 percent of its landmass. The coasts are ironshore (limestone fringes with numerous marine fossils) interspersed with sandy beaches and enclosed by coral reefs.
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Cayman Brac is a small island with vacation homes for rent by owners with many rentals by the week. This provides for a good selection of accommodations including some hotels and rental condo complexes along the oceanfront.
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