World on my postcards

 he main claim to fame for the country are the spectacular beaches and crystal-clear water, crowned by the world-renowned seven mile long Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales. The climate in the Turks and Caicos complements the beaches, with sunny days. The Turks and Caicos is also acclaimed for its exceptional diving and is home to the third largest barrier reef system in the world.

 The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed and the islands remain a British overseas territory.