Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the Atlantic, not the Caribbean.
Turks and Caicos Islands’ national animal are the Brown Pelican which is is a large, grayish-brown bird with a blackish belly and a white head and neck. It has a long beak with a thin, membranous pouch.
Turks and Caicos Islands are in North America, with a population of 39,231 people. Its’ capital is Cockburn Town, and the currency is the United States Dollar. The official language is English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 01)
- Commonwealth Day (Date Varies)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- National Heroes’ Day (Date Varies)
- Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday (Date Varies)
- Emancipation Day (Date Varies)
- National Youth Day (Date Varies)
- National Heritage Day (Date Varies)
- National Day of Thanksgiving (Date Varies)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Date Varies)
It has no world heritage site but has 69 National Parks including:
Want to learn more? Check out Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism
Also, check out the Anna’s Art Gallery and the Brilliant Studios.
Fun activities to do
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