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their bites, but just wait a day or two: the welts will make them-
selves apparent and they'll itch for days. To avoid the no-see-
ums, stay off the sand at sunset. The fleas are most active when
the sand cools.
SAND SPURS ( Cenchrus genus ): Also called “wait-a-minute,”
this pesky thorn will penetrate unsuspecting bare feet that
stumble across it in the sand. Best defense: follow mom's advice
once again and wear your shoes.
SNAKES:
The Cayman Islands do not have any poisonous
snake species. You might come across a harmless grass snake
( Alsophis cantherigerus ), which feeds on frogs and lizards. The
population of this reptile has been reduced by mongooses on the
island.
Government &
The Economy
The Cayman Islands are a dependent territory, or a Crown Col-
ony , of the United Kingdom. The islands are led by the Gover-
nor , an appointee of the Queen. The Governor heads the Execu-
tive Council , which includes three officials and four elected members.
The unicameral legislature consists of 15 members. The government of-
fices are found on Elgin Street in George Town, the capital of the Cayman
Islands. Grand Cayman is divided into districts: Bodden Town, East End,
George Town, North Side, Savannah, and West Bay.
Throughout the Cayman Islands, you'll see the official flag flying: a red
banner with a small union jack in the upper left corner. The outside half of
the flag includes a Caymanian coat of arms with a pineapple and turtle
above a shield with three stars to symbolize the three islands. The pine-
apple symbolizes Cayman's association with Jamaica. Across the bottom
reads the motto of the Cayman Islands: “He Hath Founded It Upon the
Seas.”
NATIONAL SYMBOLS
Unofficial national symbol - Sir Turtle, a peg-legged turtle
National bird - Cayman parrot
National tree - Silver thatch palm
National flower - Wild banana orchid
 
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