Turks and Caicos Islands Geography

What is the terrain and geography like in Turks and Caicos Islands?

Geography - note

about 40 islands (eight inhabited)

Climate

tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry

Turks and Caicos Islands Use of Natural Resources

Turks and Caicos Islands Environment

Climate:

tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry

Terrain:

low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps

Natural Resources:

spiny lobster, conch

Natural Hazards:

frequent hurricanes

Environmental Issues:

limited natural fresh water resources, private cisterns collect rainwater

Turks and Caicos Islands Geography

Geographic Location	The Caribbean
Total Area	366 Square Miles 948 Square Kilometers
Land Area	366 Square Miles 948 Square Kilometers
Coastline	242 Miles 389 Kilometers
Geographic Coordinates	21 45 N, 71 35 W
Terrain	low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
Highest Point	49 Meters
Highest Point Location	Blue Hills 49 m
Lowest Point Location	Caribbean Sea 0 m
Natural Resources	spiny lobster, conch
Time Zone	UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Daylight saving time	+1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November

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