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Turks and Caicos Islands
Flag of the Turks and Caicos IslandsCoat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands
FlagCoat of arms
Motto
One people, one nation, one destiny
Anthem
"God Save the Queen"
Location of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Capital
(and largest city)
Cockburn Town
Official languagesEnglish
GovernmentNon-sovereign, Overseas territory of Britain
 - QueenElizabeth II of the United Kingdom
 - GovernorRichard Tauwhare
 - PremierMichael Misick
Area
 - Total417 km² (199th)
161 sq mi 
 - Water (%)negligible
Population
 - 2007 estimate21,746 (156th)
 - Density61 /km² (n/a)
98 /sq mi
HDI (n/a)n/a (n/a) (n/a)
CurrencyU.S. dollar (USD)
Time zoneUTC-5
Internet TLD.tc
Calling code+1 649

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) (IPA: ) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the West Indies at 21°53′N, 71°47′W.



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