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.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 21,746 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): none
Nationality (Adjective): none
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): none
Country Name (short form): Turks and Caicos Islands
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Grand Turk (Cockburn Town)
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Turks and Caicos Islands: Cuba, Haiti
Land Area: 430 sq km
Comparative Area: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 389 km
National Holiday: Constitution Day, 30 August (1976)
International Phone Code: -648
Currency Code: US dollar (USD)
Internet Country Code: .tc
US Embassy Location: none (overseas territory of the UK)
US Embassy Mailing Address: none (overseas territory of the UK)
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