Turks and Caicos Culture

The vast majority of inhabitants of the Turks and Caicos Islands are black and Protestant Christian. Eight of the thirty islands in the territory are inhabited, with a total population in mid-2006 of about 32,000. One-third of the population is under 15 years old, and only 4% are 65 or older. The official language of the islands is English but the population also speaks Creole.

Turks and Caicos are also well known for ripsaw music. The islands are known for their annual Music and Cultural Festival showcasing many local talents and other dynamic performances by many music celebrities from around the Caribbean and United States.The island’s most popular sports are fishing, sailing,
soccer and rugby is growing especially amongst the island’s ex-pat population.

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