TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (TCI)
The Turks and Caicos Islands ("TCI") lie 575 miles south east of Miami, with the Bahamas some 30 miles to the north west. There are 8 principal inhabited islands which have an estimated population of 20,000. the seat of government and capital is Grand Turk.
The legal system is based upon English Common Law with local modifications and the Islands are governed by an Executive Council of ministers appointed from the Legislative Council of elected members presided over by a British appointed Governor. The Islands are a British Overseas Territory and Britain maintains responsibility for defence and foreign affairs.