 The Turks and Caicos Islands (pronounced /ˈtɝːks/ and /ˈkeɪkəs/ or /ˈkeɪ.koʊs/; abbreviated TCI) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of sub-tropical islands in the West Indies, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. |
Name: Turks and Caicos Islands Capital: Grand Turk Population: 22,942 (July 2009 est.) Area: 948 sq km Density: 48 inhab/ sq Km Religions: Baptist 40%, Anglican 18%, Methodist 16%, Church of God 12%, other 14% (1990) Language: English (official) Ethnics Group: black 90%, mixed, European, or North American 10% Government: overseas territory of the UK Currency: US dollar |
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