Turks and Caicos Islands

Capital City: Cockburn Town

People: black 90%, mixed, European, or North American 10%

Religion: Baptist 40%, Anglican 18%, Methodist 16%, Church of God 12%, other 14%

Language: English (official)

Currency: US Dollar

Electrical Voltage: 110 volts

How to get there:
By plane: American Airlines is a popular carrier that schedules flights from many US cities to Providenciales International Airport. Other major carriers from the US include Spirit Airlines, US Air and Delta. British Airways also offers flights to London.

By boat: It is easy to sail to the Turks and Caicos from the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas or Cuba; so long as you have an ocean-going vessel. A small boat will do well simply cruising around the island chain, but to cross the open ocean, something about 36 feet or larger is best.

Weather: The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32 degrees celsius) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's (35 degrees celsius), especially in the late summer months. From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees (27-29 degrees celsius). Water temperature in the summer is 82 to 84 degrees (28-29 degrees celsius) and in winter about 74 to 78 degrees (23-26 degrees celsius). A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: US Citizens traveling by air to the Turks & Caicos Islands will be required by the US Government to have a valid US passport. Cruise ship passengers have until June 1, 2009 to meet the requirement. Visitors from other countries do require passports, but no visas are necessary except from countries of the former Eastern Bloc. They are advised to contact the nearest British Consulate Office.
All visitors must hold a round trip ticket.
Visitors are allowed to stay for 30 days; this is renewable one time only.

Getting Around: Taxis, Car Rentals

Tourism Website: http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com/

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