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Trinidad & Tobago Info
ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Port of Spain
GEOGRAPHY
Located in between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean Trinidad & Tobago owns a land area of 5,128 sq km and has a coastline closer to 362 km's.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 1.3 Million. Muslims account for about 5.8% of the population.
CLIMATE
Tropical climate conditions with an average minimum temperature close to 26°C and a maximum of 33°C. Frequent rainfall can be seen during June till December.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT-4 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 4 PM
General: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day : January 1st
Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day : March 30th
Indian Arrival Day : May 30th
Republic Day : September 24th
Christmas Day: December 25th
Boxing Day : December 26th
Based on the lunar calandar:
Id-ul-Fitr
Devali(to be announced)
CURRENCY
Trindad & Tobago Dollar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 999
Medical/Fire: 990
Introduction to Trinidad & Tobago
Lying in southern Caribbean is the island country of Trinidad and Tobago. With the true Caribbean spirit, Trinidad and Tobago offers travelers with an unrivaled experience like no other place. The island has a rich cultural history and biodiversity that visitors would love to indulge in. The country is made up of two islands with Trinidad being the larger of the two and Tobago being the smaller one.The capital city of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain located in Trinidad. North Trinidad is the most urban and busy area of the island. The other important cities in Trinidad include Arima, Point Fortin, Pointe-a-Pierre and San Fernando. Tobago is about 32km northeast of Trinidad and is splendidly beautiful and fertile. A peaceful island with tranquil waters and fine beaches, Tobago is a marvelous place to visit. The main cities in Tobago include Scarborough, Crown Point and Charlotteville.
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