South Caicos
island, Turks and Caicos Islands
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South Caicos is an island within the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory in the West Indies. Historically, South Caicos was a major exporter of salt, with salt ponds developed in 1850. However, this industry became unprofitable and ceased in the 1960s. Today, the island's economy, particularly in its main settlement of Cockburn Harbour, relies on the processing and export of spiny lobster and conch. South Caicos also hosts the annual South Caicos Regatta in May, featuring boat races and music.12
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