Turks and Caicos Islands
Administrative Division of Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are divided into six administrative districts (two in the Turks Islands and four in the Caicos Islands), headed by district commissioners. For the House of Assembly, the Turks and Caicos Islands are divided into 15 electoral districts (four in the Turks Islands and eleven in the Caicos Islands).
Overview of the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the West Indies, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre.
Capital: Cockburn Town
Largest city: Providenciales
Official language: English
National food of Turks and Caicos
Typical food you will find on the islands is seafood, lobster and conch with peas ’n’ rice as well as a variety of continental dishes. Good quality meals can be found in nearly all restaurants and bars with a moderate to expensive price tag attached.