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Location: Grand Turk is one of the islands that form the Turks and Caicos archipelago, located 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, and 30 miles south of the Bahamas.
Size: The Island is seven miles long and 1.5 miles wide.
Climate: The average temperature ranges between 85-90 degrees (29-32 degrees Celsius) from June to Oct., sometimes reaching the mid 90's (35 degrees Celsius), especially in the late summer months. From Nov. to May the average temperature is 80-84 degrees (27-29 degrees Celsius). A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a very comfortable level. In an average year, Grand Turk has 350 days of sunshine.
Population: Approximately 3,700 inhabitants make Grand Turk their home.
Language: The island's primary language is English. There are certain phrases that vary from the English language and certain terms that give a Turks & Caicos flavor to the spoken word. |
Currency: The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the Island. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept traveler's checks that can be cashed at local banks. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATM's as well as cash advances on credit cards.
Time: Grand Turk is on EST. Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October. |
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