Facts

About Turks & Caicos

Known for their misshapen and harsh, arid landscape populated with cacti and acacia trees, Turks and Caicos manage to have some of the most incredible beaches as well as miles of living coral reefs that entice divers and snorkelers to make the journey annually.

Turks & Caicos Facts

• Full Name: Turks and Caicos Islands
• Capital City: Cockburn Town (Grand Turk)
• Area: 1,113 sq km, 430 sq miles
• Population: 19,960
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 ()
• Languages: English (official)
• Religion: Baptist, Methodist, Anglican
• Currency: US Dollar (US$)
• Electricity: 110V 60HzHz
• Electric Plug Details: American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin
• Country Dialing Code: 649