Basic Information About Turks and Caicos Islands:

Population: The population of the Turks and Caicos Islands is 35,148.

GDP: $ 632 million (2007 est)

Climate: The average temperature on the Turks and Caicos Islands ranges between 85° and 90°F (29°-32°C) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid-90s (35°C), especially in the late summer months. From November to May the average temperature is 80° to 84°F (27°-29°C).

People: 88% Afro-Caribbean, 8% Caucasian and 4% mixed and East Indian

Religion: The majority population of Turks and Caicos Islands is Christian. The Religious groups were; Protestant, 72.8% (Baptists 35.8%, Church of God 11.7%, Roman Catholics 11.4%, Anglicans 10%, Methodists 9.3%, Seventh-Day Adventists 6%, Jehovah’s Witnesses 1.8% and Other 14%

Capital: Cockburn Town is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Language: English is the official language.

Currency: The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.

Time Zone: UTC-04:00