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ABOUT TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: The Turks and Caicos, is made up of 40 different islands, only 8 of which are inhabited, located at the tail end of the Bahamian Island chain, approximately 575 miles southeast of Miami. This British Dependent Territory lures a variety of tourists - from sun worshippers and beachcombers to divers and eco-adventurers. The islands' flour-fine, white sand beaches, rated as top eight in the world, host prime opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. From February to April whale-watching adventures are also a big draw to this unique destination.

The busiest island is Providenciales or Provo, tourists can find accommodation to suit all styles and budget from resorts, small hotels, condominiums, guesthouses and villas. Most of the islands are only about 10 to 25 minutes by air from Provo, and most can also be reached by boat. Grand Turk, the political capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, town is full of colonial architecture, while divers will find some of the world's best diving on coral cliffs dropping from 30 feet to over 7,000 feet.

The islands are beautiful, and visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings and peaceful laid back way of life. From sun worshippers to eco tourists will love these islands.

PLACES TO VISIT IN TURKS AND CAICOS

The Conch Bar Caves: located on Middle Caicos and full of stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes.

Tiki Village: a must see on the island

Salt Cay : once home to salt industry, now a relaxing day trip. .

FAST FACTS

CAPITAL: Cockburn Town, Grand Turk

ISLAND SIZE: 193 square miles total

POPULATION: 15,000

AIRPORT: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport

ELECTRICITY: 110 volts

CURRENCY: US Dollar

LANGUAGE: English

COUNTRY CODE: 649

TOURIST INFORMATION Click on the links to find out more about services and activities in Turks & Caicos.

Turks & Caicos hotel & Tourism Association : Phone: (649) 941-5787 .

Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board: Address: P.O. Box 128, Front Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Phone: (649) 946-2321 Fax: (649) 946-2733 Email .

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Anguilla Antigua Aruba Bahamas Barbados Barbuda BVI Curacao Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Jamaica Martinique Nevis Saba St Eusutatius St Kitts St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad Tobago Turks and Caicos