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Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 24 September 2009

Country information

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: Vacant – following the suspension of parts of the TCI constitution, the Governor is responsible for the government of TCI

Country information

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Useful Links

• The Turks and Caicos Tourism Office
• The Turks and Caicos Investment Agency
• Turks and Caicos Department of Economic Planning and Statistics.
• A major step in clean up of public life in Turks and Caicos (14/08/2009) - Commission of Inquiry final report

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