Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/240.txt

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{bigtext=150,120,"Turks and Caicos Islands"}
{4}(dependent territory of the UK)



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of the Turks and Caicos Islands, click {z,"-83.160427,13.621933,-64.834191,27.640190",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Caribbean, two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 430 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 430 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 389 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry

{2}Terrain:{4} low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
{3}lowest point:{4} Caribbean Sea 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Blue Hills 49 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} spiny lobster, conch

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 2%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 0%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 0%
{3}other:{4} 98%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} limited natural fresh water resources, private cisterns collect rainwater

{2}natural hazards:{4} frequent hurricanes

{2}international agreements:{4} NA

{2}Geographic note:{4} 30 islands (eight inhabited)


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 14,302 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 2.14% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 12.85 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 5.15 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} 13.74 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 12.57 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 75.4 years
{3}male:{4} 73.46 years
{3}female:{4} 77.07 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 1.86 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} none
{3}adjective:{4} none

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} African

{2}Religions:{4} Baptist 41.2%, Methodist 18.9%, Anglican 18.3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.7%, other
19.9% (1980)

{2}Languages:{4} English (official)

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over has ever attended school (1970 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 98%
{3}male:{4} 99%
{3}female:{4} 98%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} none
{3}conventional short form:{4} Turks and Caicos Islands

{2}Type of government:{4} dependent territory of the UK

{2}Capital:{4} Grand Turk

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}Independence:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}National holiday:{4} Constitution Day, 30 August (1976)

{2}Constitution:{4} introduced 30 August 1976, suspended in 1986, restored and revised 5 March 1988

{2}Legal system:{4} based on laws of England and Wales with a small number adopted from Jamaica
and The Bahamas

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1953) is a hereditary
monarch, represented by Governor Martin BOURKE (since NA February 1993) who was
appointed by the queen
{3}head of government:{4} Chief Minister Derek H. TAYLOR (since 31 January 1995) was appointed by
the governor
{3}cabinet:{4} Executive Council consists of three ex officio members and five appointed by the
governor from the Legislative Council

{2}Legislative branch:{4} unicameral
Legislative Council: elections last held 31 January 1995 (next to be held by NA 2000); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (20 total, 13 elected) PDM 8, PNP 4, independent (Norman
SAUNDERS) 1

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Supreme Court

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} Progressive National Party (PNP), Washington MISSICK; People's
Democratic Movement (PDM), Derek H. TAYLOR; United Democratic Party (UDP), Wendal
SWANN

{2}International organization participation:{4} Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau)

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)

{2}Flag:{4} blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the colonial shield centered
on the outer half of the flag; the shield is yellow and contains a conch shell, lobster, and cactus


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} The Turks and Caicos economy is based on tourism, fishing, and offshore
financial services. Most food for domestic consumption is imported; there is some subsistence
farming - mainly corn, cassava, citrus, and beans - on the Caicos Islands. The tourism sector
expanded in 1995, posting a 10% increase in the first quarter as compared to the same period in
1994. The US was the leading source of tourists in 1995, accounting for upward of 70% of arrivals
or about 60,000 visitors. Major sources of government revenue include fees from offshore
financial activities and customs receipts as the Islands rely on imports for nearly all consumption
and capital goods.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $80.8 million (1992 est.)

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} -1.5% (1992 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $6,000 (1992 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} NA%

{2}Labor force:{4} 4,848 (1990 est.)
{3}by occupation:{4} majority engaged in fishing and tourist industries; some subsistence agriculture

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} 12% (1992)

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $31.9 million (1995)
{3}expenditures:{4} $30.4 million (1995), including capital expenditures of $NA

{2}Industries:{4} fishing, tourism, offshore financial services

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 9,050 kW
{3}production:{4} 11.1 million kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 860 kWh (1992)

{2}Agriculture:{4} corn, beans; fish

{2}Illicit drugs:{4} transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US

{2}Exports:{4} $6.8 million (f.o.b., 1993)
{3}commodities:{4} lobster, dried and fresh conch, conch shells
{3}partners:{4} US, UK

{2}Imports:{4} $42.8 million (1993)
{3}commodities:{4} food and beverages, tobacco, clothing, manufactures, construction materials
{3}partners:{4} US, UK

{2}External debt:{4} $NA

{2}Economic aid:{4}
{3}recipient:{4} ODA, $NA

{2}Currency:{4} 1 United States dollar (US$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} US currency is used

{2}Fiscal year:{4} calendar year


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 121 km
{3}paved:{4} 24 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 97 km

{2}Ports:{4} Grand Turk, Providenciales

{2}Merchant marine:{4} none

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 7
{3}with paved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 3
{3}with paved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 1
{3}with paved runways under 914 m:{4} 1
{3}with unpaved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 2 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 1,359 (1988 est.)

{2}Telephone system:{4} fair cable and radiotelephone services
{3}domestic:{4} NA
{3}international:{4} 2 submarine cables; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 3, FM 0, shortwave 0

{2}Radios:{4} 7,000 (1992 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} television programs are available from a cable network, and
broadcasts from the Bahamas can be received in the islands

{2}Televisions:{4} NA


{1}Defense{4}
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the UK