Geography - Turks and Caicos Islands
The two island groups are in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Bahamas, north of Hispaniola, and 575 miles (1 hour 15 minutes flight) southeast of Miami. The territory is geographically part of the Bahamas, but is politically a separate entity. The Caicos Islands are separated by the Caicos Passage from the closest Bahaman islands, Mayaguana and Great Inagua.
There are seven inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Middle Cacios, North Caicos, West Caicos and Providenciales along with several other fascinating cays which are uninhabited. People on the islands known as "Belongers" are known for their friendly spirit, which helps ensure this is a destination that helps people de-stress, feel comfortable and truly relax.
Covering 193 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands have the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkeling destination and an ideal location for romance, family vacations, ecotourism and adventure seekers, which is probably why 60% of our visitors come back over and over again.
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