Turks and Caicos profile

  • Territory: Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Status: British overseas territory
  • Population: 39,180 (via World Bank 2011)
  • Area: 430 sq km (166 sq miles)
  • Capital: Cockburn Town, on Grand Turk
  • Major language: English
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 72 years (men), 76 years (women)
  • Monetary unit: US dollar = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Lobster, conch
  • Internet domain: .tc
  • International dialling code: +1 649

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