Middle Caicos
A view of the Caribbean from Middle Caicos | |
Location of Middle Caicos within the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 21°47′17.49″N 71°44′4.35″W / 21.7881917°N 71.7345417°W |
| Archipelago | Lucayan Archipelago |
| Area | 144.2 km2 (55.7 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| British Overseas Territory | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 168 (2012) |
| Pop. density | 1.9/km2 (4.9/sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| • Summer (DST) | |
| ISO code | TC |
| Official name | North, Middle & East Caicos Islands |
| Designated | 27 June 1990 |
| Reference no. | 493 |
Middle Caicos is the largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. To the west, it is separated from North Caicos by Juniper Hole, and to the east, from East Caicos by Lorimer Creek, both narrow passages that can accommodate only small boats. The island is known for its extensive system of caves and its significant Lucayan Indian archaeological sites. The island is connected to North Caicos via a causeway. Middle Caicos was previously called Grand Caicos, although this name is not used today.