🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Americas
Basic Information
Capital: Cockburn Town
Population: 47,075
Area: 430 km²
Subregion: Caribbean
Currencies: United States dollar ($)
Languages: English
About territory
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory renowned for their beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Originally inhabited by Lucayan people, the islands were sighted by Europeans in the 16th century and subsequently claimed by various powers before becoming a British colony. Today, tourism and offshore finance are the cornerstones of the islands' economy, attracting visitors and investment from around the globe. The islands are geographically part of the Lucayan Archipelago, located southeast of the Bahamas and north of Hispaniola. Despite their small size, the Turks and Caicos Islands boast a diverse marine ecosystem and a unique cultural heritage.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
TC
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
TCA
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