Grand Turk
Red
Represents the nation's capital. Taken from the red/pink fruit of the Turks Head Cactus, the national plant — once abundant on Grand Turk before the salt ponds were built.
National symbols
Colors of the Islands
Each color in the Turks and Caicos tells a story — about an island, an industry, or a piece of nature.
From the official Turks & Caicos Culture & Island Guide
What each color means
Salt Cay
White
The color of salt. The salt industry largely populated Salt Cay, Grand Turk and South Caicos.
South & East Caicos
Orange
Comes from the Spiny Lobster and fish — a tribute to the fishing industry of the "Big South."
Middle Caicos
Tan
Taken from thatch — the raw material that once roofed local houses and is still used for straw hats, baskets and brooms. Middle Caicos is known for the superior quality of its native craftwork.
North Caicos & Parrot Cay
Green
From the fruit trees and forests of the most fertile island. North Caicos is also home to Wade's Green Plantation, the most successful Caicos cotton plantation.
Providenciales, Pine Cay & West Caicos
Turquoise
The color of the famously turquoise waters where Caicos fishing sloops sail. These same waters fuel the islands' newest industry — tourism.
The uninhabited cays
Pink
Represents the beautiful conch shell, flamingoes and the many uninhabited cays that make up the chain of islands.
The sun above all
Yellow
Represents God's glory as the sun shining down on all the islands and cays — also a contributor to tourism.