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Geography and Environment of Turks and Caicos Islands
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Turks and Caicos Islands.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
- Climate
- tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry
- Highest Point
- 49 — Blue Hills 49 m
- Lowest Point
- Caribbean Sea 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- Spiny lobster, conch, and other marine life. The islands also benefit from fish stocks, sponges, and limited land suitable for salt extraction. Tourism-related natural assets, including pristine coral reefs, white sand beaches, and clear shallow waters, play an increasingly significant role in the territory's economic livelihood.
- Natural Hazards
- frequent hurricanes
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- limited natural fresh water resources, private cisterns collect rainwater