_#_Flag: blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms on a white disk centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a pineapple and turtle above a shield with three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
_*Economy #_Overview: The economy depends heavily on tourism (70% of GDP and 75% of export earnings) and offshore financial services, with the tourist industry aimed at the luxury market and catering mainly to visitors from North America. About 90% of the islands' food and consumer goods needs must be imported. The Caymanians enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the region.
_#_GDP: $342 million, per capita $13,670 (1989); real growth rate 15% (1988)
_#_Inflation rate (consumer prices): 5.2% (1988)
_#_Unemployment rate: NA%
_#_Budget: revenues $76 million; expenditures $56 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1988)
_#_Exports: $1.5 million (f.o.b., 1987 est.);
commodities—turtle products, manufactured consumer goods;
partners—mostly US
_#_Imports: $136 million (c.i.f., 1987 est.);