About South Caicos Island

Ambergris Cay (6.6 km²), Big Ambergris Cay (4.3 km²), and Long Cay (immediately south of South Caicos, 1.0 km²). Between South Cacios and the Amgergris Cays are the Six Hill Cays (0.0914 km²)n and the Fish Cays (0.1044 km²). South of the Ambergris Cays are Bush Cay (0.0814 km²), Seal Cays, Pear Cay (0.0138 km²), Shot Cay (0.0004 km²), White Cay (0.0343 km²), South Rock, Whale Breaker, and Swimmer Rock (submerged), and southwest, West Sand Spit (submerged).

There are four communities:

Cockburn Harbour (the district capital), pop. 811

Out North, pop. 706

The Flat, pop. contained in Out North

Highlands, pop. 62

South Caicos is known for excellent fishing, both deep sea and bone fishing, and scuba diving. The School for Field Studies, a global nonprofit, accredited by Boston University, has their Center for Marine Resource Studies located in Cockburn Harbour. Research focuses on marine ecology and natural resource management. The Annual South Caicos Regatta is a large celebration that features island-wide parties, boat races, and other games. Currently, tourism is virtually nonexistent on South Caicos