Turks and Caicos Islands

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Turks and Caicos Islands has been part of the Tentative list of United Kingdom.

These two groups of islands in the western North Atlantic, between Cuba and Florida are extremely hot and dry, leading to a high number of endemic species of reptiles, insects and plants, which demonstrate genetic differences between the different islands. The islands are one of the most important sites for seabirds in the Caribbean and also host wetland sites of international importance comprising marine and coastal habitats. The network of salt cays provide a rich habitat for many unique species and are seen as an underrepresented eco system on the world heritage list.

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Full Name
Turks and Caicos Islands
Country
United Kingdom
Added
2012
Withdrawn
2023
Type
Natural
Link
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2023 Removed from Tentative List

2012 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Turks and Caicos Islands

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