Turks and Caicos Islands: flag, capital and facts

Turks and Caicos Islands is a territory in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is Cockburn Town. Population — 46,535. Area — 948 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Turks and Caicos Islands

A blue flag with a crest: a conch shell, a lobster and a cactus.

The capital of Turks and Caicos Islands — Cockburn Town

Cockburn Town is the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands. Cockburn Town — cobalt-blue sea laps right up to the town.

Facts about Turks and Caicos Islands

Capital: Cockburn Town
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 46,535
Area: 948 km²
Currency: USD ($)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: 21.75°, -71.58333333°

How to remember the name

The nameTurks and Caicos — the 'Turk's head' cactus grows everywhere; Caicos means 'chain of islands'.

Did you know?

Grace Bay beach here is often called the most beautiful beach in the world.

Flags that look alike

These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Turks and Caicos Islands — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.

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