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Flag and country information -
British colony of TURKS and CAICOS ISLANDS |
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Area - 430 sq km / 166 sq ml |
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Capital - Cockburn Town |
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Language - English, French, Creole |
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Currency - US dollar |
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Population - 19,350 |
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Life expectancy - 71 (men), 76% (women) |
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Literacy rate - 99% (men), 98% (women) |
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Religions - Baptist 40%, Methodist 16%, Anglican 18%, Church of God 12% |
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Physical features - group of about 40 islands, of which 8 are inhabited, low-lying, flat limestone, extensive marshes and mangrove swamps, frequent hurricanes |
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Ethnic distribution - 90% of African decent, 10% European |
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Industries - crayfish, conch also tourism and offshore financial services |
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