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Grand Turk

Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s dotted with the remains of salt ponds and windmills from the island’s sea salt industry, prevalent from the 17th to 20th century. The...
Area: 6.95 mi²
Archipelago: Lucayan Archipelago
British Overseas Territory: Turks and Caicos Islands
Coordinates: 21°28′20″N 71°08′20″W / 21.47222°N 71.13889°W
Location: Atlantic Ocean
Pop. density: 206.67/km2 (535.27/sq mi)
Population: 4,831 (2012)