South Caicos
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| South Caicos | |
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| Population: | 1,579 (2006) |
South Caicos lies at the southern end of the chain of the Caicos Islands. It is 8.2 square miles in area; the seventh largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The population was estimated at 1,579 in 2006.
There are four villages:
- Cockburn Harbour, pop. 811
- Out North, pop. 706
- The Flat, pop. contained in Out North
- Highlands, pop. 62
South Caicos is known for excellent fishing, both deep sea and bone fishing, and scuba diving. The School for Field Studies, a global no-for-profit, accredited by Boston University, has their “Center for Marine Resource Studies” in Cockburn Harbour. Research focuses on marine ecology and natural resource management.[1] The Annual South Caicos Regatta is a large celebration that features island-wide parties, boat races, and other games.[2]
Currently, tourism is virtually nonexistent on South Caicos.
References
- ↑ "South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands". TCInvest. http://www.tcinvest.tc/southcaicos.htm. Retrieved 10-02-2011.
- ↑ "Ewing crowned Miss Regatta at South Caicos event". FP Turks and Caicos. 4 June 2010. http://www.fptci.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1544:ewing-crowned-miss-regatta-at-south-caicos-event&catid=27:community&Itemid=71. Retrieved 10-02-2011.
