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The Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; [ 7] / ˈtɜːrks / and / ˈkeɪkəs, - koʊs, - kɒs /) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. [ 8]
Turks and Caicos, north of Hispaniola, on a 1780 map by Rigobert Bonne. Shortly after Columbus arrived in 1492, the Lucayan civilization disappeared and the islands remained sparsely populated for about 30 years. The island Caico [s] received its name from the Lucayan caya hico, meaning 'string of islands'. [5] [6] The Turks Islands were named ...
In technical drawing and computer graphics, a multiview projection is a technique of illustration by which a standardized series of orthographic two-dimensional pictures are constructed to represent the form of a three-dimensional object. Up to six pictures of an object are produced (called primary views ), with each projection plane parallel ...
South Caicos is the seventh-largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, with a land area of 21.2 square kilometres (8.2 square miles). South Caicos is known for excellent fishing, both deep-sea and bone fishing, and scuba diving. South Caicos was formerly a salt exporter, the island still hosts a network of salt pans as a reminder of ...
t. e. An engineering drawing is a type of technical drawing that is used to convey information about an object. A common use is to specify the geometry necessary for the construction of a component and is called a detail drawing. Usually, a number of drawings are necessary to completely specify even a simple component.
An enlargeable map of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Turks and Caicos Islands: Turks and Caicos Islands – British Overseas Territory comprising two groups of tropical islands north of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. [1]
Designed by Turks and Caicos' team Coast Architects, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence was created to balance modern luxury with tasteful island life. Included in the home is a stunning ...
The flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands features a blue ensign with the Union flag in the canton, defaced with the coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the centre-right. The coat of arms, which was granted on 28 September 1965, takes the shape of a yellow shield which contains a queen conch shell, lobster, and a Melocactus.