Estimated
Population (2008) |
36,605 |
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Population (2001) |
19,886 |
| Average HH Size (2001) |
2.8 |
| Constant GDP Growth Rate (2006p) |
17.9% |
| Constant GDP (US$'000) (2006p) |
568,138 |
| Imports (US$ '000) (2007p) |
580,594 |
| Exports (US$ '000) (2007p) |
16,256 |
| Inflation Rate (2007) |
3.7% |
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DEPS Grand Turk Office:
South Base, Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands
British West Indies
Tel nos.: +1649-946-2801;
+1649-946-2221
Fax no: +1649-946-2557
E-mail: deps@gov.tc or info@depstc.org
DEPS Providenciales Office:
Telefax: +1649-941-5194
Copyright © 2005 Department of Economic Planning
and Statistics
Date last updated: August 1, 2008
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There are a number of local dance steps and styles
in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The most popular is
winin also known as Wine-up or The Wine. To
wine is to gyrate the hips from the waist in a circle,
to the beat of the music being played, usually Rip-Saw,
Soca or Calypso song.
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It is common to see even very young children stealing the show with
their Winin technique at parties and local festivals. Most of the elderly
folk prefer the more stylized moves of the Shati which is a
Waltz dance and The Heal & Toe Polka both a mix of our European
and African heritage. The Conch Style is a local dance that
is done by stepping ang hooking one foot behind the ankle of the other
in time to the ripsaw music.
Another common dance is called the Shay-Shay. This dance is
done without a partner and performed as a free for all. Dancers can
show off their individual styles and steps when they dance the Shay-Shay.
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The South Caicos Regatta is a big event in South Caicos. It is an annual island party attracting locals from throughout the islands and adventurous visitors in large fishing yachts. This memorable event is held around the end of May each year.
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