Afro–Turks and Caicos Islanders explained

Group:Black Turks and Caicos Islanders
Population:Approx. 41,832
Popplace: Turks and Caicos Islands (Approx. 41,832)
Langs:English, Turks and Caicos Creole
Rels:Christianity
Related:Afro-Caymanian, Afro-Bahamian

Afro–Turks and Caicos Islanders or Black Turks and Caicos Islanders are Turks and Caicos Islanders who are of African descent.

As of 2013, people of African descent are the majority ethnic group in the Turks and Caicos Islands accounting for around 87.6% of the territory's population.[1]

History

See also: History of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The first recorded African slaves were brought to Turks and Caicos by the Bermudans to work in the salt ponds. The next large introduction of African slaves came when American Loyalist fled the United States after the War of Independence, setting up plantations on the Turks and Caicos Islands. In 1788 the Caicos Islands had a population of over 40 white families and 1200 slaves.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CIA - The World Factbook -- Turks and Caicos Islands . 2013-10-13 . CIA .
  2. Web site: Slavery – Turks and Caicos Museum .