The Caribbean - Turks & Caicos Islands
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The Turks and Caicos Islands, which lie at the south end of the
Bahamas chain, are separated
by the Turks Island Passage connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Caribbean. Their
beautiful beaches, 200-mile long reef system with great diving, snorkelling and
bonefishing, now draw visitors from around the world.
The two island groups are in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Bahamas,
north of Hispaniola, and 914 kilometres (494 nmi) from Miami. The territory is geographically
contiguous to the Bahamas, but is politically a separate entity.
The Caicos Islands are separated by the Caicos Passage from the closest Bahamian
islands, Mayaguana and Great Inagua.
The eight main islands and more than 20 smaller islands have a total land area of
616.3 square kilometres (238.0 sq mi), primarily of low, flat limestone with extensive
marshes and mangrove swamps and 370 kilometres (230 mi) of beach front. The weather
is usually sunny and relatively dry, but suffers frequent hurricanes. The islands
have limited natural fresh water resources; private cisterns collect rainwater for
drinking. The primary natural resources are spiny lobster, conch and other shellfish.
The United Nations Committee on Decolonisation includes the Turks and Caicos Islands
on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.
The two distinct island groups are separated by the Turks Passage.
Providenciales, known as "Provo," is the busiest island, with world class
resorts - low rise and eco-friendly - lining the 12 miles of powdery white beach
on Grace Bay. Provo's many restaurants offer everything from local specialties on
the beach to haute cuisine by candlelight.
Cockburn Town on quieter Grand Turk is the capital of the Islands. It's architecture
is Bermudian Colonial. Grand Turk is home to a few charming inns and lodges especially
popular with divers. The Wall, a vertical coral formation a short swim off the west
coast, is a major attraction.
Some of this information has been provided by
Wikipedia.
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