| Surface : 430 Kmq. |
| Population : 13,941 inhabitants |
| Capital : Grand Turk |
| Climate Tropical; tempered by trade winds, generally
pleasant. Cool nights. Rain in winter. |
| Immigration and Entry Visitors from North America
may enter with a birth certificate and one photo ID card. All other visitors need a valid
passport. An onward or return ticket is also required. |
| Electricity 110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S.
appliances. |
| System :The Turks &
Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony. A Governor is appointed by the Queen and
presides over an Executive Council formed by an elected local self-government. Government
offices are located in Grand Turk, with branches on other Islands as needed. The legal
system is based on English Common Law. |
| Languages : English |
| Religions : Baptist 41.2%, Methodist 18.9%, Anglican 18.3%,
Seventh - Day Adventist 1.7%, other 19.9% |
| Money : United States dollar (US$) |
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