THE COUNTRY
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 governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed and the islands remain a British overseas territory.
- Crossing Place trail hike;
- Mudjin Harbour;
- Pine Cay;
- Salt Cay;
- Conch Bar Caves National Park;
- Grand Turk Lighthouse;
- Turks & Caicos National Museum
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalGrand Turk
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Time ZoneUTC -5
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Telephone Code649
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Total Area948 Km2
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Population59 367 (2023 est.)
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Main LanguagesEnglish
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CurrencyDollar (USD)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 18500
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Airports8
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry
Black 87.6%, White 7.9%, mixed 2.5%, East Indian 1.3%, other 0.7% (2006 est.)
Dining does not usually call for formal wear, but stylish and appropriate clothing is expected.
Cracked Conch — conch meat pounded with a meat tenderizer, seasoned, coated in a flour
British Caribbean island territorial economy; GDP and its tourism industry hit hard by COVID-19 disruptions; major biodiversity locale; US dollar user; fossil fuel dependent
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Location
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Turks and Caicos Islands
