Cockburn Town, Grand Turk | city, capital city of state/province/region, place with historical importance

Turks and Caicos Islands / Grand Turk / Cockburn Town /
 city, capital city of state/province/region, place with historical importance

Since 1766, Cockburn (pronounced /ˈkoʊbərn/ KOE-bərn) Town has been the seat of government for the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory.

Primary settlement on the Island of Grand Turk, and the largest town in the Turks chain of islands, with a population around 3,700. Founded in 1681 by salt traders.
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Coordinates:   21°28'8"N   71°8'38"W

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