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Providenciales is the urban centre of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Familiarly known as "Provo," the island offers all the modern conveniences one could desire while remaining a superior vacation destination for one who wants an escape from stress and overpopulated cities. Provo has an 18 hole golf course, a casino, shopping centres, three marinas, a growing number of of bars and excellent restaurants. Provo is also a divers' and water lovers' paradise.
Beautiful beaches are scattered on all sides of Providenciales, the most spectacular of which is a 12 mile stretch located on Grace Bay, which is protected by a healthy barrier reef.
Situated on the west side of the Caicos archipelago, Providenciales has an area of 38 square miles. Prior to 1960, the island had a population of 500. Today, it has the largest population and contains the largest native and nonnative population in Turks & Caicos. Development of Providenciales began in 1966 when the Turks and Caicos Government and the British Government made a lease-purchase agreement with Provident Ltd. allowing them to lease 4000 acres of Crown Land.

• Miami : 575 miles , • Dominican Republic : 100 miles , • Bahamas : 30 miles , • Grace Bay Beach : 0 miles

Climate: Turks and Caicos Islands possess a tropical climate, dry and hot. Rainy days are usually very few: usually 46 days a year. The islands are very hot, and average temperature is close to 29°C. Higher temperature use to come between April and October.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5
Country Calling Code: +1-649
Currency: US Dollar
Language : English
Electricity : American electrical devices, 110V 60Hz


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