Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.
First colonized by the Spanish, Trinidad and Tobago came under British control in the early 19th century. The emancipation of enslaved people in 1834 ...
Longitude: -61.2225
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Trinidad and Tobago:
3,540.716 km
Terrain:
Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, asphalt.
Industries:
Petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement, cotton textiles.
Population: 1,408,966
Population on Trinidad is concentrated in the western half of the island, on Tobago in the southern half.
Area: 5,130 km2
slightly smaller than Delaware
Pitch Lake, on Trinidad's southwestern coast, is the world's largest natural reservoir of asphalt.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TTD | Trinidad and Tobago dollar | $ |
Capital City: Port of Spain
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:40 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Trinidad and Tobago has a red field with a white-edged black diagonal band that extends from the upper hoist-side corner to the lower fly-side corner of the field.
Bordering Countries
Trinidad and Tobago has no bordering countries.
Trinidad and Tobago is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Trinidad and Tobago
You're in for a treat! Trinidad and Tobago is a fascinating place to explore, especially from January to May. Here's what you could encounter:
- Vibrant cultural festivals and music
- Beautiful beaches and nature reserves
- Diverse culinary experiences
- Health concerns such as Zika virus
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Occasional political instability
- 3.8HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Trinidadian and Tobagonian cuisine features a mix of African, Indian, and Creole influences.
- Popular dishes include Doubles and Callaloo.
- Fresh tropical fruits and local rum are widely enjoyed.
- Experience Carnival in Port of Spain
- Relax on the beaches of Tobago
- Explore the Asa Wright Nature Centre
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