Geography
Turks and Caicos Islands is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 21.75, -71.58333333; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 50.8 thousand
- Area
- 948 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1649
- Internet TLD
- .tc
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Turks and Caicos Islands map preview: 21.75, -71.58
People and Culture
Turks and Caicos Islands uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Turks and Caicos Islands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Turks and Caicos Islands is recorded with the official name Turks and Caicos Islands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Cockburn Town
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Cockburn Town
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Turks and Caicos Islands is grouped under North America.
- Turks and Caicos Islands has a listed area of 948 km².
- Turks and Caicos Islands is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Turks and Caicos Islands
What is the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands?
The capital of Turks and Caicos Islands is Cockburn Town.
What continent is Turks and Caicos Islands in?
Turks and Caicos Islands is in North America.
What currency does Turks and Caicos Islands use?
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in Turks and Caicos Islands?
English is listed for Turks and Caicos Islands in this database.