The Turks Islands are separated from the Caicos Islands by Turks Island Passage. There are two main islands:
- Grand Turk (with the capital of the territory, Cockburn Town)
- Salt Cay

The Caicos Islands are the larger group. The unofficial capital of the Caicos Islands is the village of Kew on North Caicos. Main islands, from West to East:
- West Caicos
- Providenciales
- North Caicos
- Middle Caicos
- East Caicos
- South Caicos
- Ambergris Cay

Inhabited smaller islands, in the Caicos Cays between Providenciales and North Caicos:
- Pine Cay
- Parrot Cay

As an addition for diving are a lot of small cays, such as French Cay.

Location: Caribbean, two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas, north of Haiti
Geographic coordinates: 21° 27' N, 71° 21' W
Coastline km: 389 km km
Climate: tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry
Terrain: low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
Elevation: lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Blue Hills 49 m
Natural hazards: frequent hurricanes
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Population: 21,746 (July 2007 est.)
Languages: English (official)
Capital: Grand Turk (Cockburn Town)
Divisions: none (overseas territory of the UK)

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