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George Town, town (1989 pop. 12,921), capital of the Cayman Islands, in the West Indies. It is a major offshore banking and business center, and many companies have subsidiaries there because of the tax advantages. Tourism, including skin diving and duty-free shopping, is also economically important. George Town a port in NW Malaysia, capital of Penang state, in NE Penang Island: the first chartered city of the Malayan federation. Pop.: 162 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At George Town, in the suburbs, there is a Jesuit College; delightfully situated, and, so far as I had an opportunity of seeing, well managed. |
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