Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Facts
The Basics
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands
Where is it?: Caribbean, two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas, north of Haiti
Why do people go here?: It’s offshore where the real beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands lay. The beaches are beautiful, but the diving is some of the best in the world.
What are the main entry points?: Flights from the US are the most frequent.
Currency used: US dollar (USD)
Country Code: 1-649
Religion: Baptist 40%, Methodist 16%, Anglican 18%, Church of God 12%, other 14%
Population: 40,000
Ethnic Breakdown: 90% Black, 10% Multiracial, North American, European,
Government: Overseas territory of the UK
Languages: English (official)
Travel Information
Major Cities: Grand Turk (Cockburn Town)
Attractions: Diving, Beaches, Salt Ponds
Accommodation: Turks and Caicos Islands Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Turks & Caicos- Islands Tourist Board (Main Office) PO Box 128, Pond Street Cockburn Town, Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands ;+1-649-946-2321, Fax 649-946-2733, tci.tourism@tciway.tc //www.interknowledge.com/turks-caicos/
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Skip the tourists and the heat and head to the islands in the late spring and early summer.
Specific Events/Holidays: Constitution Day, 30 August (1976)
Getting Around: Although tourism is a major industry, most of the area remains undeveloped. Flying between islands is your best bet, and you can only take taxis (or hire motorcycles) once you arrive on them.
Good to know: Is actually made up of 40 islands, only 8 of which are inhabited
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Turks and Caicos Islands Providenciales International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Turks and Caicos Islands travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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