7 Facts about the Turks and Caicos Islands
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1. The Turks and Caicos Islands (also known as TCI) are two groups of tropical islands in the Atlantic Ocean located southeast of the Bahamas, north of Haiti and east of Cuba about 600 miles from Miami. As a British Overseas Territory, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the chief of state of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
2. The Turks and Caicos became a British overseas territory in 1973, but the islands have a complicated history with control passing from Spain, to France, to Great Britain during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. In 1799, both the Turks and the Caicos island groups were annexed by Britain as part of the Bahamas. For many years the islands were governed indirectly through Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Jamaica. When the Bahamas gained independence in 1973, the Turks and Caicos Islands received their own governor and have remained a separate autonomous British Overseas Territory ever since.
3. There are two stories as to how the islands got their name. Many believe that the Turks in Turks and Caicos is derived from the indigenous Turk’s Head “fez” cactus, a small stubby cactus capped with a spiny structure resembling a Turkish Fez hat, and the Lucayan term caya hico, meaning ‘string of islands.’ In the other version, Islamic corsairs or ship raiders in the Mediterranean were often referred to as “Turks”, and the term became a synonym with pirate. Early map makers combined this with a version of the Lucayan word cayo hico meaning ‘string of islands.’ In other words, they were warning that the Turks and Caicos were islands with pirates, which they were for several decades around the turn of the 18th century.
4. Although the islands are surrounded by ocean water, there are no lakes or rivers in the Turks and Caicos. Islanders depend on rainfall to collect fresh water.
5. In 1917, Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden suggested that the Turks and Caicos join Canada, but this suggestion was rejected by British Prime Minister David Lloyd George. Since 1917, the Turks and Caicos Islands have considered joining Canada on three additional occasions, in 1974, 2004, and as recently as 2014.
6. Cockburn Town is the capital city of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Historic 18th and 19th century Bermudian architecture line Duke and Front Streets in the town.
7. Though the islands of Turks and Caicos are small and can barely be seen on a map, the coastlines are known to span up to 400 kilometres! That’s 400 kilometres of white sandy beaches and azure waters! With a warm climate, lying around the beach all day does sound like the most ideal vacation. Water temperatures are said to be as warm as a bathtub!
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I just visited T&C in August 2023. A local young lady told me that they were also once a part of The Bahamas, but this video did not expound on that fact. Such a beautiful, relaxing, and friendly place!
My grandmother was born on Turks Island, and moved to Bermuda as a young girl. It is my dream to visit her home one day!
Names comes from well known Turks (Ottoman Empire) . It founded by turkish pirates. Before Colombus found America. Caicos comes from turkish word kayık means bout or small ship. Thats real fact.Turkish Fez hat first make in 19 th century that doesnt explain name.
I'm from the Turks and Caicos Islands and that second explanation as to how the islands got their name is bullshit. you got it right the first time.
My great grand mother is from here; my Gma and mom are from RD, ; wish to find more information on this country however will visit soon enough. Great info on a very tiny part of our world x
@SebastiansFacts
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome family ties, Alexis!
@Themertturkan
4 жыл бұрын
Eminegül ismail Berna names are popular in Turks and caicos islands?
@cha-chabcict4228
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alexis Maria can I ask you some question in private, give me your instagrams please !!
my beautiful island turks 🌴💙💙
@perfecttime9410
6 жыл бұрын
haitian queen mine too
The Turks and Caicos Islands would join Canada using the same provisions in the Canadian Constitution that were used for P.E.I, B.C., and Newfoundland. However, before 1982, Canada needed Westminster support. Since the patriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982, that is no longer necessary. There would be no change of Head of State, if the Turks and Caicos Islands were to become part of Canada. Both the U.K. and Canada are constitutional monarchies, ruled by Queen Elisabeth.
Would it make more sense for Turks and Caicos to join Bahamas instead of Canada? The islands are just a southeastern extension of the Bahama Archipelago.
@SebastiansFacts
6 жыл бұрын
Probably, but.. Canada is a lot richer and more powerful than the Bahamas, so it's thus more tempting to join them. On the other hand Canada doesn't have any territories outside the mainland, which is strategically a disadvantage (at least when it comes to world politics/economics). Plus Canada is cold, and the Turks and Caicos are definitely not.. so, you get the idea :)
@jonf.2780
5 жыл бұрын
the islands were once a part of Bahamas but dropped when they became independent.
@galaxysamachan
4 жыл бұрын
Jon F. Turks and Caicos is not independent tho
@nikkidoten3213
4 жыл бұрын
@@galaxysamachan He meant when Bahamas became independent.
@galaxysamachan
4 жыл бұрын
Nikki Doten oh ok, thanks
I live in Turks and Caicos
@supernova9392
4 жыл бұрын
John Forbes for real
@Themertturkan
4 жыл бұрын
John Forbes Eminegül ismail Berna deniz names are popular in Turks and caicos islands?
@Themertturkan
4 жыл бұрын
@@mehmetsahin1626 ada osmanlılar tarafindan bulunmus bitane site ülkelerdeki en popüler isimleri soyluyu orda bu isimler yaziodu doğrumu diye merak ettim
Tucks and Caicos is really an interesting place to be
The 4th point is not a fact, it is a thing of the past. We use reverse osmosis.
Just got home from Palm Grove on Grand Turk Island,Paridise!!!!!!
What's next after British Territories? Canadian provinces?
@SebastiansFacts
6 жыл бұрын
Yep. 13 episodes
The people in Canada and people in Turks and Caicos both support joining. Canadian government is just slow. Turks and Caicos people voted 90%+ support in joining canada
@panther5577
2 жыл бұрын
There was never an election
@Themapleleaforever
2 жыл бұрын
@@panther5577 ?
@CheatoeYT
Жыл бұрын
@@Themapleleaforever im from turks and caicos but that never happened so what are you talking bout?
i am from the turks and caicos islands and half the things hes saying is bullshit
@SebastiansFacts
5 жыл бұрын
Such as?
@vlonegdz
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@serenityhezuse9386
5 жыл бұрын
adrianna freites AMEN 🙏 someone said it
@rrpearsall
4 жыл бұрын
@@SebastiansFacts Most historians say the name came from the Mass Turkey Flock invasion where they raped all the other birds on the island and plundered and got high on their stash of Cacao.. Which was growing prevalent at the time.. This was also.. Later the island was taken over by starving sailors on November 28th THANKSGIVING.. end of story..
@TribuMandirigmaTv
4 жыл бұрын
@@tyronedaniel65 dollar..
From Turks and Caicos Islands
@galaxysamachan
4 жыл бұрын
Qᴜᴇᴇɴ ᴊᴇᴢᴀʙᴇʟ same
@supernova9392
4 жыл бұрын
Qᴜᴇᴇɴ ᴊᴇᴢᴀʙᴇʟ yes mnn
I live there
@davonmissick807
4 жыл бұрын
Me to
@Themertturkan
4 жыл бұрын
Eminegül ismail Berna deniz names are popular in Turks and caicos islands?
@lemonoz402
3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@supernova9392
3 жыл бұрын
@Adolf Hitler no I don’t know where is that but i know everywhere
The economy would boom if TC became part of Canada.
That one necessary fo to know
Wow I am a turkey islander and I don't know what he saying
@serenityhezuse9386
5 жыл бұрын
Lj Walkin Turks islander or Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨 islander *
My country
I'm from indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩😎
@jhsc8367
5 жыл бұрын
My condolences
@rtixboi4193
3 жыл бұрын
not to be toxic but does that have anything to do with the video or did anyone ask
I think it’s about time to end colonialism and let these folks govern themselves. 🙄
@whatonearth9809
4 жыл бұрын
Ladyboxrocks I’m sure if the people of the islands wanted to cut ties with Britain they could do so easily with a referendum.
@user-bl8xf2oi7e
4 жыл бұрын
Ladyboxrocks no
@realkosherpork9223
4 жыл бұрын
It's not big enough to survive on its own. It needs external funds to prop up its tiny economy.
@maxhall2086
4 жыл бұрын
It isn't colonialism, all of the countries that remain territories do so because they wish to, those that didn't are now fully independent nations.
@nikkidoten3213
4 жыл бұрын
We'd collapse in a matter of months if we become independent. Scary.
When you talk about the T&C and this wacky Canadian idea that comes up from time to time of "annexation", you do not mention the agreement of the government in London, which is perhaps the most important of all. Believe me, Ottawa would back away from any potential punch-up with the UK - particularly over such a half baked idea.
The islands have been desalinating ocean water for their own fresh water for years.
@jqyvqno7801
3 жыл бұрын
we dont desalinate water. Where I lived in South Caicos they have wells and huge concrete room like structures built in the ground with just the waist high exposed out the ground and my Grandma said they used to dip water out the tanks and wells with small buckets tide to long ropes and poured them into bigger buckets. Salt was dried in giant ponds and racked them during slavery. mary prince talked about it in her autobiography .
You don’t know
@chrischrissis5212
4 жыл бұрын
Shdjfjsveushsbdcsjejddsbev
North of the Dominican Republic was easier hehehe
No one should annex. They are doing good .
@rtixboi4193
3 жыл бұрын
There was a thing a while ago about Turks and Caicos being incorporated by Canada, but of course the idiot government denied the thing in fear of becoming a colonial empire.
@rtixboi4193
3 жыл бұрын
nvm I forgot to watch the rest of the video
Do turks live there?
@farrightsocialistatheist845
5 жыл бұрын
No
@serenityhezuse9386
5 жыл бұрын
AI King Turks are from turkey 🇹🇷 hun
@edboss36
5 жыл бұрын
Why don’t Turks live there
@galaxysamachan
4 жыл бұрын
edboss don’t know
@galaxysamachan
4 жыл бұрын
Giron Creations 👍
they should belong to us 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
@Azzi_0161
3 жыл бұрын
No they shouldn't.
@rtixboi4193
3 жыл бұрын
NEIN! The colonial days of Turkey are over, I highly doubt that it would even be sane to give it. Turkey is already in debt they probably wouldn’t be able to handle one the top tourist destinations in North America.
@arixefrancois3987
2 жыл бұрын
No we shouldnt
@Themapleleaforever
2 жыл бұрын
Ours 🇨🇦
@panther5577
2 жыл бұрын
@@Themapleleaforever ours 🇬🇧
Could you talk slower
@SebastiansFacts
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you bet I can
can you talk faster
What da fak is this name Turks and Caicos what kind of island is this ?
@lemonoz402
3 жыл бұрын
Mehmet Ozturk it’s a weird name but beautiful
@mahmutozer2264
3 жыл бұрын
sadece türkiye olarakmı topramız var sanıyon