Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands is a country in North America. Its capital is Cockburn Town, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Region
- North America
- Status
- British overseas territory
- Area
- 948 km² Number 186 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands?
The capital of Turks and Caicos Islands is Cockburn Town.
Which countries border Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Cockburn Town |
|---|---|---|
 Haiti | Port-au-Prince | 342 km (212 mi) |
 Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | 354 km (220 mi) |
 Puerto Rico | San Juan | 622 km (386 mi) |
 Jamaica | Kingston | 705 km (438 mi) |
 Cuba | Havana | 1,170 km (727 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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