The
residents of the Turks and Caicos are a
population of about 30,000 and are dispersed
throughout the islands, with the majority of
the population based on Provo. The
indigenous people of the Turks and Caicos
are referred to mostly as Turks Islanders or
Belongers. They are mainly descendants from
the early Bermudan, Loyalist and slave
settlers who worked in the salt fields and
cotton plantations, dating back 300 years.
The Turks Islanders are known for their
friendliness throughout the islands.
The
Turks and Caicos immigrant population is a
rapidly expanding group of Haitians and Dominicans
as well as many residents from all over the
world. The "expat" community of
British, American, French, Swiss and
Canadian gives the islands some European
influence. In true step with being
part of the Caribbean, the people of the
islands have a very relaxed attitude, which
helps to create a perfect place to unwind.
The
recent construction boom has also brought
workers from Mexico, China, Israel and
the Philippines
and a few from New Zealand,
English
is the official language of the islands, but
with a British influence. So Cheque,
Honour, Colour, are all quite correct here!
You will hear lots of French, Creole and
Spanish spoken as well, and if you hear some
English that you don't quite understand, it
is probably Aussie (
