Quick Data on Turks and Caicos Islands
| Short Name | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Capital | Grand Turk |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | TK |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 948 sq km |
| Population | 55,926 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | none |
Geography of Turks and Caicos Islands
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 21 45 N, 71 35 W, Turks and Caicos Islands neighbors n/a. The terrain in Turks and Caicos Islands is described as low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Turks and Caicos Islands: tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry.
| Surface Total | 948 sq km |
| Land Surface | 948 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 389 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Blue Hill on Providenciales and Flamingo Hill on East Caicos 48 m |
Resources of Turks and Caicos Islands
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being spiny lobster, conch. The agricultural land occupies 1.10% of Turks and Caicos Islands, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 36.20%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 1.10% | 10 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 36.20% | 343 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 62.70% | 594 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Turks and Caicos Islands
The population of the country is estimated at 55,926 people, with the biggest urban area having 5,000 GRAND TURK (capital) (2018). Known as none, the people from Turks and Caicos Islands come from diversified ethnic groups such as black 87.6%, white 7.9%, mixed 2.5%, East Indian 1.3%, other 0.7% (2006 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 72.8% (Baptist 35.8%, Church of God 11.7%, Anglican 10%, Methodist 9.3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 6%), Roman Catholic 11.4%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.8%, other 14% (2006 est.).
| Population | 55,926 |
| Nationality | none |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English (official) |
| Birth Rate | 14.1 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 3.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 93.60% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands is a parliamentary democracy. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law and civil law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy |
| Citizenship by Birth | see United Kingdom |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Turks and Caicos Islands
From a population total of 55,926, the labor force is 4,848 (1990 est.). The main products in agriculture are: corn, beans, cassava (manioc, tapioca), citrus fruits; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, offshore financial services. Its exports cover lobster, dried and fresh conch, conch shells. The main import products are: food and beverages, tobacco, clothing, manufactures, construction materials.
| Exports | $24.77 million (2008 est.) |
| Imports | $591.3 million (2008 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $29,100 (2007 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 235 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 95.7% (2016) |
| Internet Users | n/a |
| Internet Penetration Rate | n/a (n/a) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Turks and Caicos Islands, statistics sectio
