Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands (pronounced /ˈtɝːks/ and /ˈkeɪkəs/ or /ˈkeɪ.koʊs/; abbreviated TCI) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of sub-tropical islands in the West Indies, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. The Turks and Caicos Islands are situated about 600 miles (970 km) southeast of Miami in the United States, and 50 miles (80 km) southeast ... more

Area:

  • 417 km² (161 mi² )

Population:

  • 21,746 (Jul 2007)

Location

Capital

Cockburn Town

Cockburn Town (pronounced /ˈkoʊbərn/ KOE-bərn) is the capital city of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Cockburn Town is located on the largest island in the Turks Islands (not the Caicos) archipelago, Grand Turk Island. Historic 18th and 19th century Bermudian architecture line Duke and Front Streets...

Population

number date
  • 21,746
  • Jul 2007
  • 33,000

Official Language:

Languages spoken:

Currency Used:

Internet TLD:

ISO Alpha 3:

  • TCA

ISO Numeric:

  • 796

ISO Alpha Code:

  • TC

ISO Short Name:

  • TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

FIPS Code:

  • TK

GDP (nominal per capita):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 11,500
  • 2002

Contains:

Contained by:

USBG name:

  • TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
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