Two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas, north of Haiti; note - although the Turks and Caicos Islands do not border th ...
The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate Crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The ...
Longitude: -71.5833
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Turks and Caicos Islands:
2,003.359 km
Terrain:
Low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps.
Natural Resources:
Spiny lobster, conch.
Industries:
Tourism, offshore financial services.
Population: 60,439
Eight of the thirty islands are inhabited; the island of Providenciales is the most populated, but the most densely populated is Grand Turk.
Area: 948 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Include eight large islands and numerous smaller cays, islets, and reefs; only two of the Caicos Islands and six of the Turks group are inhabited.
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Capital City: Cockburn Town
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:37 am (GMT-05:00)
The flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a blue field with the Union Jack and the coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Bordering Countries
Turks and Caicos Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting Turks and Caicos Islands
You're in for a treat! Turks and Caicos Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters
- World-class diving and snorkeling
- Luxurious resorts and amenities
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living
- Occasional petty crime
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Turks and Caicos cuisine features fresh seafood, conch, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include Conch Fritters and Grilled Lobster.
- Freshly caught fish and local rum punch are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on Grace Bay Beach
- Go diving at the Grand Turk Wall
- Visit the historic Cheshire Hall
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