Turks and Caicos Islands - Transnational Issues
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesTurks and Caicos Islands is located Caribbean, two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas, north of Haiti. The climate is tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry. The terrain is low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps.
Disputes - international
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.Disputes - international : have received Haitians fleeing economic and civil disorder
Illicit drugs
This entry gives information on the five categories of illicit drugs - narcotics, stimulants, depressants (sedatives), hallucinogens, and cannabis. These categories include many drugs legally produced and prescribed by doctors as well as those illegally produced and sold outside of medical channels.Illicit drugs : transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe
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