Afro–Turks and Caicos Islanders

Black Turks and Caicos Islanders
Total population
Approx. 41,832
Regions with significant populations
 Turks and Caicos Islands (Approx. 41,832[1])
Languages
English, Turks and Caicos Creole
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
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.[citation needed]

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

Further information: 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]

References and footnotes

  1. ^ a b "CIA - The World Factbook -- Turks and Caicos Islands". CIA. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  2. ^ "Slavery – Turks and Caicos Museum".
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