Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 696
EVENTS
TURKS & CAICOS
POPULATION
SIZE
33,098 (2013) 417 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
English Cockburn Town
CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
United States Dollar
JULY 8
Race for the Conch
Eco-Sea Swim
Local and international competitors
participate in either a 2.4 mile, 1 mile or
half mile race for the prized conch trophy.
AUGUST 6
Emancipation Day
This is a public holiday which observes the
emancipation of slavery. Church services
and a family fun day marks this occasion.
300 C / 860 F
Photo Credit: Turks and Caicos Tourism