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Turks and Caicos Islands Capital: Grand Turk (Cockburn Town) Population: 21,152 The Geography of Turks and Caicos Islands Total Size: 430 square km Size Comparison: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 21 45 N, 71 35 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Blue Hills 49 m Climate: tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry The People of Turks and Caicos Islands Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: English (official) Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK) National Holiday: Constitution Day, 30 August (1976) Nationality: none Religions: Baptist 40%, Anglican 18%, Methodist 16%, Church of God 12%, other 14% (1990) Economy of Turks and Caicos Islands Major Industries: tourism, offshore financial services Agricultural Products: corn, beans, cassava (tapioca), citrus fruits; fish Natural Resources: spiny lobster, conch Major Exports: lobster, dried and fresh conch, conch shells Major Imports: food and beverages, tobacco, clothing, manufactures, construction materials Currency: US dollar (USD) National GDP: $216,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $169,200,000 Brief History of Turks and Caicos Islands: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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