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Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Guide

British Overseas Territories

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Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Turks and Caicos Islands?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

High
season

Did you know?

The population of Turks and Caicos Islands is around 38.7 thous., which puts the islands in 207. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Cockburn Town (TC) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1254 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Cockburn Town click here

Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town
Discovery Bay
Wheeland
The Bight
Honda Road
Five Cays
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1254
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Safety

General travel safety level in Turks and Caicos Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

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Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Boxing Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

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Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.95005
1.05258
GBP
0.78325
1.27674
Update: 11 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Turks and Caicos Islands

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MilesProvidencialesCockburn Town
Providenciales-75
Cockburn Town75-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Turks and Caicos Islands the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

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socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

207 / 231
Ranking
38 717
black 87.6%, white 7.9%, mixed 2.5%, East Indian 1.3%

Area

183 / 230
Ranking
366 mi²

Life expectancy

33 / 196
Ranking
80.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.8women 83.5

Median age

95 / 157
Ranking
34.6
Average age of population expressed in years.men 34.9women 34.4

Population growth

44 / 172
Ranking
1.91%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

20 / 131
Ranking
98%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 98%

GDP

64 / 194
Ranking
22 277 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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