Turks and Caicos Islands

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Capital

Grand Turk

Population

20,500

Government

NA ( overseas territory of the UK)

Religions

Christianity (Protestant)

Languages

English

Calling Code

+1649

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Introduction

Grand Turk Island

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The Turks and Caicos Islands look like the last in the lengthy line of Bahaman islands stretching away from Florida, but they are in fact an independent archipelago. For tourists, they offer beaches and diving, diving and beaches. Sure, there is a lack of variety in the attractions, but the relaxing powers of the Caribbean sun are able to put even the tensest heart at ease. For a quick escape from the water, you may be interested to explore the remnants of the islands' salt industry.

But the diving is world-renowned, so we don't think you will be needing to wander through museums to keep busy. Stunning aquatic scenery is provided in ample amounts over the miles and miles of coral reef. Expect to swim with dolphins. Expect to be awestruck by submerged wreckages. Expect an energizing respite, because you will get it.

Brief History

Geography

Regions/Islands

Two island groups make up the Turks and Caicos Islands, separated by the Turks Passage.

• Caicos Islands includes Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos and several uninhabited islands and resort islands.
• Turks Islands consist of Grand Turk and Salt Cay.

Cities/Towns

• Cockburn Town
• Cockburn Harbour
• Bottle Creek
• Blue Hills

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Events and Festivals

Weather

The Turks and Caicos Islands have a very pleasant and tropical climate with generally warm and humid weather. The seabreeze makes things relatively mild though and water is never far away. Temperatures generally average around 30 degrees Celcius during the day yearround and 23 degrees at night. December to May is the dry season, where July to October is the rainy season, but this generally means some showers at the end of the day instead of days of rain on end. Hurricanes are possible though from August to October.

Getting there

Plane

Skyking Turks and Caicos Airways is the main airlines of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Main destinations include the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its base is at Providenciales International Airport (PLS). From there British Airways has flights to and from London, while other destinations include Toronto and Montreal, Nassau on the Bahamas, several cities in the United States, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) is on Grand Turk with Skyking serving the same destinations as from Providenciales International Airport. Global Airways has charter flight throughout the eastern Caribbean islands.
Air Turks and Caicos flies to the Bahamas, Jamaica and Fort Lauderdale in Florida with plans for Havana and the Cayman Islands in the near future.

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Getting around

Plane

Skyking Turks and Caicos Airways operates flights between Grand Turk, Providenciales and South Caicos. Global Airways and Air Turks and Caicos have many domestic flights as well between Grand Turk, Salt Cay and Middle and North Caicos.

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By Boat

There are several options regarding domestic ferry services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Dale Marie is a weekend ferry between Bottle Creek in North Caicos and Middle Caicos. It runs Saturdays from about 8 am through early afternoon. It is a 30 minute ride and carries 1-2 vehicles. Friday evenings and Sundays crossings are by appointment only.
The Buccaneer is a ferry between Grand Turk and Salt Cay. It is passenger only and it takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Travelling is one Wednesdays and Fridays only and it departs Salt Cay at 7am and Grand Turk at 2.30pm.

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