North & Central America and Caribbean
Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 03 July 2009
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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TODAY
Country Facts
Full Name: Turks and Caicos Islands
Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 430 sq km (193 sq miles)
Population: 36,605 (2008 estimate)
Capital City: Grand Turk
Languages: English, some Creole spoken
Religion(s): Many Christian churches are represented
Currency: US Dollar
Major political parties: Progressive National Party (PNP) and People's Democratic Movement (PDM)
Governor: His Excellency Gordon Wetherell
Premier: The Honourable Galmo W Williams
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Country information
- Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) today
- Economy
- History
- International relations
- Geography
- Trade and Investment
- Politics