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Language: The national language is English, but some words are pronounced in a way unique to the islands.

Currency: The US dollar (USD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Local banks and most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept travelers cheques. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATMs as well as cash advances on credit cards.

Time: Local time is GMT -5 (GMT 4 between April and October).

Electricity: Electricity is the same as in the US: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz.

Communications: Cable & Wireless Ltd. provides the island, and most of the Caribbean, with a digital network of telecommunications, including GSM cellular coverage and Internet connections. The country direct dialing code is +1 followed by 649. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). Public phones operate with phone cards.

Duty Free: Travelers may enter the Turks and Caicos Islands with the following goods without paying customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 125g of tobacco products; and 1 liter spirits or 2 liters wine. Spearguns are strictly prohibited.

Getting Around: It is easy to get around the islands on one of the many forms of hire vehicles available, from cars to scooters. Taxis are freely available and can be hired by the day for excursions. Agree on price before the journey. Requirements for hiring a car are a full, valid driving license from your country of origin. Drivers must be at least 23-25 years old, depending on the hire company.

Tourist Office
Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2321 or www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Emergency
Emergencies: 999/911

Embassies
Turks and Caicos Representative, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7798 9342.



UK Governor's Office, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2309.

Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 876 926 1500

Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 868 628 4732



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