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Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide
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Located just north of Venezuela, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean , the islands of Trinidad and Tobago offer some of the best holiday destinations of the Caribbean.

Due to this location, both islands enjoy a tropical climate and lush, dense vegetation which boasts many bird species (as a matter of fact, they are so numerous that Trinidad and Tobago are considered to be a bird watchers’ paradise). Other animals can be seen, such as butterflies, amphibians, monkeys and reptiles, including leatherback turtles that come to lay their eggs in the islands’ coastal regions (nesting season runs from March to August).

Although Trinidad is not known for its beaches, it has a few well worth a visit. Tobago, on the other hand, has many gorgeous and secluded beaches and bays, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Diving is also a great option in Tobago, for it presents an abundant and diverse marine life. From rainy forests to mangrove swamps to beautiful unspoiled beaches and water falls, the islands offer nature lovers plenty of activities to engage in.

For Accommodation in Trinidad, Check this website :

http://www.BestOfTrinidadAndTobago.com

But nature lovers are not the only ones visiting this destination. Being much more developed and populated than Tobago, which remains more authentic, relaxed and slow paced, Trinidad has a rich nightlife with nightclubs, discos and casinos and a cosmopolitan feel, particularly in Port of Spain, the country's capital. Also, during Carnival (peak season), all islanders and many tourists gather on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago and party for days (celebrations begin right after Christmas!).

So, whether you are looking for peaceful and lovely beaches, great food, the contact with nature or wild parties, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago may certainly be the place for you.

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Columbus landed in Trinidad in 1498 and the island was settled by the Spanish a century later. The original inhabitants-Arawak and Carib Indians-were largely wiped out by the Spanish colonizers and the survivors were gradually assimilated. Although it attracted French, free Black and other non-Spanish settlers Trinidad remained under Spanish rule until the British captured it in 1797. During the colonial period Trinidad's economy relied on large sugar and cocoa plantations.

Tobago's development was similar to other plantation islands in the Lesser Antilles and quite different from Trinidad's. During the colonial period French Dutch and British forces fought over possession of Tobago and the island changed hands 22 times more often than any other West Indian island. Tobago was finally ceded to Great Britain in 1814. Trinidad and Tobago were incorporated into a single colony in 1888.

In 1958 the United Kingdom tried to establish an independent Federation of the West Indies comprising most of the former British West Indies. However disagreement over the structure of the federation and Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago's withdrawal soon led to its collapse. Trinidad and Tobago achieved full independence in 1962 and joined the British Commonwealth. It remained as a realm of Queen Elizabeth II represented by a Governor General until 1976 when it became a republic with a President as head of state.

Trinidad and Tobago's people are mainly of African or East Indian descent. Virtually all speak English. Small percentages also speak Hindi French patois and several other dialects. Trinidad has two major folk traditions: Creole and East Indian. Creole is a mixture of African elements with Spanish French and English colonial culture. Trinidad's East Indian culture came to the island with indentured servants brought to fill a labor shortage created by the emancipation of the African slaves in 1833. Most remained on the land and they still dominate the agricultural sector but many have become prominent in business and the professions. East Indians have retained much of their own way of life including Hindu and Muslim religious festivals and practices.

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Climate: Tropical climate with a dry season (from January to May) and a hotter wet season (from June to December). Average maximum temperatures are 32ºC (89º F) in Trinidad and a bit cooler in Tobago, due to trade winds. Annual rain falls is about 200 cm (40 inches) on most of the territory. The islands lie below the hurricane belt, although hurricane Ivan did strike Tobago ’s northern coast in September 2004; before this, however, Flora was the last hurricane to visit the islands back in 1963.

Currency and Costs: The local currency is the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD). As at July 2005, the exchange rate was:

1 EUR = 7.645 TTD 1 USD = 6.253 TTD

Although some hotels, restaurants and shops accept and quote their prices in EUR and USD, most transactions are made in TTD. Major credit cards are accepted, as well as traveler’s cheques, in most mid-range to upper class establishments. There are ATM’s in the main towns.

High season occurs in the dry season, when you should expect prices to go up, especially during Carnival (either February or March). Nevertheless, Trinidad & Tobago remains one of the least expensive destinations in the Caribbean, which makes it a good choice for independent travelers.

Driving: Citizens from USA , Canada and some European countries can use their home driver’s license; otherwise, an International Driving Permit is required. Driving is on the left. You must be 25 or older and hold a driving license for at least 2 years to rent a car.

Visas: Citizens from USA, Canada and most European countries do not need visas.

Health: No vaccination is required. Risk of dengue fever; it is advisable to bring insect repellent, particularly during the wet season.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 (Atlantic Time).

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Currency

The local currency is the Tinidad Dollar (TTD)


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There are four types of public transportation in Trinidad and Tobago - buses, maxi taxis, route taxis and private taxis - which can be, at first glance, difficult or confusing to use.

A mix of all four can get you almost anywhere on the islands, apart from some remote rural areas (or even late night trips), for which renting a car is the only alternative. The first three are relatively cheap but not always the fastest option.

For travelling between the islands you can opt for the fast ferry, which is quick (the trip takes around 2 and a half hours) and very economical, or by plane which is faster (less than 30 minutes) and more comfortable though a bit more expensive.

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If your time is limited and if you wish to explore the islands in depth, then the best option is renting a car. There are several international car rental companies as well as local ones. Prices start at around 35 USD per day for a small car but will be higher during the peak season (and, obviously, for larger or more luxurious vehicles). Daily rates are reduced for periods of one week or longer (prices for one week start at around 225 USD). These prices may or may not include CDW (collision damage waiver). It should also be noted that drivers under the age of more..
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There is a regular car/passenger service linking Trinidad (Port of Spain) and Tobago (Scarborough). Sometimes this trip may be quite rough due to strong currents.

Further information (prices, timetables, etc.) can be consulted in Trinidad & Tobago official tourist website.

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These are minibuses transporting up to 25 people. They have set routes and meeting points and standardized fares; however, they have no fixed timetable. Maxi taxis have a colour code according to the area they serve. Tickets’ prices range from 2TTD to 7TTD.

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Route Taxi
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These are similar to maxi taxis, except they transport up to 5 passengers and don’t have set meeting points, though you’ll find that they usually gather in some of the busier areas and won’t leave until they’re completely full. Since they have fewer passengers, they are quicker than maxi taxis and a bit more expensive. Note that they have H number plates, which is the only feature that distinguishes them from private cars (these have P number plates).

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Tobago Express, an affiliate of BWIA (British West Indies Airlines) is the main airline linking Trinidad (Port of Spain’s Piarco Airport ) and Tobago (Crown Point Airport). It runs several flights a day at around 200 TTD (+/- 32 USD) per person return (tickets should be booked in advance during the peak season).

For further information consult the Tobago Express service’s website.

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Economy—overview: Trinidad and Tobago has earned a reputation as an excellent investment site for international businesses. Successful economic reforms were implemented in 1995 and foreign investment and trade are flourishing. Unemployment - a main cause of the country's socio-economic problems—is high but has decreased to its lowest point in five years. The country enjoys a healthy trade surplus yet its heavy dependence on oil and petrochemical prices makes its trade balance vulnerable to sudden shifts. Tourism is a major foreign exchange earner with 260 000 arrivals in 1995 80% from Europe.

GDP: purchasing power parity—$13.2 billion (1996 est.)

GDP—real growth rate: 3.1% (1996 est.)

GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$10 400 (1996 est.)

GDP—composition by sector:

agriculture: 2%

industry: 45%

services: 53% (1995 est.)

Inflation rate—consumer price index: 3.4% (1996)

Labor force:

total: 404 500

by occupation: construction and utilities 13% manufacturing mining and quarrying 14% agriculture 11% services 62% (1993 est.)

Unemployment rate: 16.1% (December 1996)

Budget:

revenues: $1.7 billion

expenditures: $1.6 billion including capital expenditures of $243 million (1997 est.)

Industries: petroleum chemicals tourism food processing cement beverage cotton textiles

Industrial production growth rate: 7.5% (1995)

Electricity—capacity: 1.15 million kW (1995)

Electricity—production: 3.9 billion kWh (1995)

Electricity—consumption per capita: 3 068 kWh (1995)

Agriculture—products: cocoa sugarcane rice citrus coffee vegetables; poultry

Exports:

total value: $2.5 billion (f.o.b. 1996)

commodities: petroleum and petroleum products chemicals steel products fertilizer sugar cocoa coffee citrus flowers

partners: US 48% Caricom countries 15% Latin America 9% EU 5% (1994)

Imports:

total value: $2.1 billion (c.i.f. 1996)

commodities: machinery transportation equipment manufactured goods food live animals

partners: US 48% Venezuela 10% UK 8% Germany Canada (1995)

Debt—external: $1.9 billion (1996 est.)

Economic aid:

recipient: ODA $10 million (1993)

Currency: 1 Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$) = 100 cents

Exchange rates: Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TT$) per US$1—6.2840 (January 1998) 6.2503 (1997) 6.0051 (1996) 5.9478 (1995) 5.9249 (1994) 5.3511 (1993)

Fiscal year: calendar year

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Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more)
Rabies

A dangerous and possible deadly disease, can be contracted from a wild animal to a human w/ a single bite. Please when visiting do not touch animals that do not seem tamed.

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Numerous festivals are conducted in Trinidad and Tobago, many of which are based on African and Indian traditions and religions.

These include Hosay, Pagwah or Holi, Divali, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Corpus Christi and Easter and many more. The most famous currently is Carnival.

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Music, dance, fun and excitement bring together both locals and tourists in what is said to be one of the most important and heated events taking place in Trinidad & Tobago; in fact, it’s one of the country’s main highlights, attracting people from all over the globe.

Carnival celebrations begin right after Christmas and culminate in the two days preceding Ash Wednesday. They include non-stop large open-air parties or concerts (fetes), parades, theatrical performances, costume displays and contests and, of course, the national music, more..
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This is the main place for sailors to come after the ocean crossing, great port facilities at quite cheap prices. Try the short journey along the Macueripe Mail Road and stop to walk in the bamboo cathedral. Much photographed, this stretch of the rain forest has bamboo lining the road and forming a gothic arch. Further along is the beach, overlooking the North, it is a calm swimming area which is empty during the week but popular with locals at the weekend. The town has a big party in january. There are dozens of steelband groups that are in town.

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Curepe Travel Guide
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Curepe is centred around the junction between the bus route and the main road, not a great deal to see or do there, just the usual shops and KFC! Tho the view of the mountains is pretty impressive in some places!

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Debe is a linear town, strung out along the SS Erin Road about midway from the 'second city' of San Fernando to Siparia, and located in the island of Trinidad (West Indies). It is rapidly developing, and despite being primarily known for agricultural production, has now developed a reputation as a vibrant and expanding commercial area. Property values have risen in past years and many new businesses have opened along the main road SS Erin Road including insurance companies, fast food outlets, entertainment centres etc.

Debe has been traditionally an 'Indian' area where descendents of Indian immigrants settled, but with the introduction of low cost housing schemes by the Government, there has been a small explosion in the population size in recent years. Labour is not confined to agricultural production, Debe has given Trinidad fine young professionals in nearly every field of work.

The reputation of Debe is firmly cemented in it's famous 'doubles', a delicious curry made from chick peas and served sandwiched between two small round and soft flour chappatis. These are sold in roadside stalls in the central hub, an area known to locals as 'Bara Plaza'. The round chappatis in the 'doubles' are known as 'bara'. Also famous for 'aloo pies' and other delicious delicacies, people drive from all over the island of Trinidad to Debe to purchase these popular and savoury items. It is not unusual to find Trinidadians taking along their foreign visitors to sample the unique cuisine.

The area is administered to by the Penal/Debe Corporation, a branch of the Local Government Ministry.

Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Mohan Ramcharan - resident of Debe

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Diego Martin is a town in northwestern Trinidad , just west of the capital Port of Spain and east of Carenage . It is a densely populated area nestled in a valley of the Northern Range . It was named after a Spanish explorer Don Diego Martín. The area was first settled by French planters and their slaves in the 1780s . It consists of a cluster of villages including Congo Village, Diamond Vale, Green Hill, Patna Village, Petit Valley, La Puerta, Rich Plain, River Estate and Sierra Leone. " Patna " reflects the settlement of Indo-Trinidadian indentured labourers , while " Congo " and " Sierra Leone " refer to free African indentured labourers. Places to visit include the historical Waterwheel and the Blue Range waterfalls.

The town area is administered by the Diego Martin Regional Corporation .

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Capital city of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Located on the western tip of the island of Trinidad, between the rainforests and mountains of the Northern Range and the Gulf of Paria, Port of Spain is the country’s cultural, commercial and governmental centre.

A busy, vibrant city with something for everyone, while still retaining the relaxed pace of Trini life. Head to Club Coconuts for a night of rum and wining, or to Frederick St for some shopping, or just take a stroll around the Savanna.

Also you can get the boat round the islands or to Tobago from the port.

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Princes Town is a town in south Trinidad. Originally founded as the Amerindian Mission of Savana Grande, the town was renamed after the 1880 visit by Queen Victoria's grandsons, Prince Albert and Prince George (later King George V).

Princes Town is located in south-central Trinidad, east of San Fernando, west of Rio Claro and north of Moruga. The town of Princes Town is the seat of government for the Princes Town Regional Corporation, and was formerly the seat of the County of Victoria. Consequently, it serves as the major administrative and commercial centre for a substantial area of south Trinidad.


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St. Augustine is home to the University of the West Indies, and is generally known as the "school capital" of Trinidad and Tobago. The city boasts lots of night life activities, if you know your way around! There is also the traditional "doubles" (local dish made of channa and "bara"), just ask for "The Original Sauce" who has been around since forever! The only known hotel in this area though is Emerald Plaza, located on the Eastern Main Road.

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Little Tobago Island

Little Tobago Island

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The smaller fish-shaped island of Tobago (14km by 41km) is located northeast of Trinidad between the Atlantic Ocean on the south (windward coast) and the Caribbean Sea on the north (leeward coast).

Considered by some as the jewel of the Caribbean, Tobago is perhaps one of the few unspoiled Caribbean islands where tourism development is still limited. You won’t find large resorts, big shopping malls or fancy restaurants here. Instead, you’ll be usually presented with lovely small fishing villages with one or two supermarkets and restaurants, a rum shop and some guesthouses. The most developed areas are gathered on the southwest tip, around Crown Point, where the airport is located and where you’ll be able to find larger hotels and a greater choice of restaurants, bars and shops. Another busy spot is the island’s bustling capital and port, Scarborough, situated further on the windward coast. The rest of the island remains mainly undeveloped, allowing the visitor to feel and experience its relaxed, slow-paced way of life and simply lime (local expression that means hanging out and chatting).

Tobago’s highlights include a wide variety of splendid and secluded beaches and bays; beautiful coral reefs; dense and lush vegetation to the interior - in what is known to be the oldest protected rainforest reserve of the western hemisphere - and on Little Tobago Island; fascinating fauna and flora, both marine and terrestrial; excellent cuisine; and also the friendliest of friendly people.

Visitors may simply relax on the beach and enjoy the sea, sand and sun or choose to engage in plenty of activities: turtle and bird watching; snorkelling and scuba diving; hiking and exploring the forest and its hidden trails and waterfalls; discovering remote villages and admiring the superb views along the coast; or having a blast at Sunday School, a large open-air party held every Sunday night at Bucco Beach. If you’re looking for much more than this, you’ll probably be in for a disappointment. But if you’re willing to “go with the flow” and embrace the island’s traditions and nature, you’ll simply love Tobago.

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Little Tobago Island

Little Tobago Island

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Also known as Bird of Paradise Island, Little Tobago is a small uninhabited island located just in front of Speyside on the east coast of Tobago. It is a protected bird sanctuary - in fact, it is one of the most important seabird sanctuaries in the Caribbean - where David Attenborough filmed his famous BBC documentary, Trials of Life. Here, species like the frigate bird, the red-billed tropic bird, the brown boobies and the bridled terns can be viewed in their natural habitat. Being ideal for bird watchers and nature more..
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Tobago has many splendid palm-tree lined beaches, though not as spectacular as other Caribbean ones. However, most of them are practically deserted - especially the ones in the north - and you may find yourself on the beach with only a couple of fishermen or some children playing by the water. The most popular beaches, mainly frequented by locals, have life-guards, changing rooms and some bars, but you’ll never have an unattractive tower block in sight.

Beaches on the leeward coast (Caribbean) are usually small bays surrounded by dense vegetation. They often have calm, transparent waters - ideal for swimming and snorkelling - and light coloured sand, ranging from various shades of gold to coral white.

Beaches on the windward coast (Atlantic) have elongated, wave-beaten shores and darker volcanic sand. Swimming here is not as relaxing as on the Caribbean side, as there may be some currents.

Water temperature is always very pleasant, varying between 26º C and 30º C, depending on the season.

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Englishman's Bay
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Castara Bay, on the Caribbean coast, is divided into two bays – Big Bay, just in front of Castara Village, and Little Bay, more secluded and great for snorkelling. Both are surrounded by lush vegetation.
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Trinidad e Tobago

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 Trinidad e Tobago
Motto: Together we aspire, together we achieve (Traduzione: Insieme aspiriamo, insieme otteniamo)
Informazioni
Nome completo: Trinidad e Tobago
Nome ufficiale: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Lingua ufficiale: inglese
Capitale: Port of Spain  (49.000 ab. / 2000)
Anni dalla fondazione: {{{anninumero}}}
Politica
Governo: Repubblica
Capo di stato: George Maxwell Richards
Capo di governo: Patrick Manning
Indipendenza: 31 agosto 1962
Ingresso all'ONU: 18 settembre 1962
Area
Totale: 5.128 km²
Pos. nel mondo: 163°
% delle acque: trascurabile %
Popolazione
Totale: 1.104.209 ab.  (2001)
Pos. nel mondo: 151°
Densità: 215 ab./km²
Geografia
Continente: America
Fuso orario: UTC -5
Economia
Valuta: Dollaro (Trinidad e Tobago)
Energia:  
Varie
TLD: .tt
Prefisso tel.: +1-868
Sigla autom.: TT
Inno nazionale: Forged From The Love of Liberty
Festa nazionale:  

Trinidad e Tobago è una nazione (5.128 km², 1.104.209 abitanti, capitale Port of Spain) insulare dell'America centrale caraibica. Confina a

Il Trinidad e Tobago è una repubblica. La lingua ufficiale è quella inglese; parlati anche l'hindi, lo spagnolo e il francese.

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Storia

Le isole furono scoperte da Cristoforo Colombo nel 1498, divenendo dominio spagnolo fino agli inizi del XIX secolo, quando entrarono a far parte delle colonie inglesi: Trinidad nel 1797 e Tobago nel 1802. Le due isole vengono unite in un'unica colonia nel 1888. Le elezioni del 1956 vedono vincitore Eric Williams, fondatore del Movimento Nazionale del Popolo (PNM). Nel 1958 entrarono a far parte della Federazione delle Indie Occidentali, che abbandonarono nel 1961, divenendo indipendenti nell'agosto del 1962. La repubblica fu proclamata il 1° agosto 1976.

 

Geografia

 

Posizione geografica

Situato al largo del Venezuela, di fronte al delta dell'Orinoco.

 

Morfologia

L'isola di Trinidad è la più grande (4.820 km²) e la più importante.
Dista solo 15 km dalla costa venezuelana, nel punto in cui si apre il Golfo di Paria, nella parte occidentale dell'isola.
Parallelamente alla costa orientale corre una catena montuosa di modesta altitudine, la Northern Range, che raggiunge un'altitudine massima di 940 m con il monte Aripo.
Il resto dell'isola è completamente pianeggiante. Più montuosa è invece l'isola di Tobago (303 km²), situata a 30 km circa a nord-est di Trinidad.
È dominata dal Main Range (566 m). Dal punto di vista geologico le isole si ricollegano ale vicine catene del Venezuela, infatti ne rappresentano la naturale continuazione; sono costituite da formazioni sedimentarie mesozoiche, in prevalenza calcaree, con depositi del cenozoico.

 

Idrografia

La modesta estensione del territorio non permette uno sviluppo idrografico. I corsi d'acqua, pur numerosi e ricchi d'acqua, hanno un corso molto breve.
Il fiume principale è il Caroni, seguito dall'Ortoire e dall'
Oropuche

 

Clima

Le isole hanno un clima nettamente subequatoriale con temperature medie costantemente superiori ai 27° C, debolissime le escursioni termiche.
Le precipitazioni annue superano i 2.000 mm nella parte orientale delle isole, in quanto esposte costantemente ai venti alisei.
Meno piovose le parti occidentali, con circa 1.300 mm annui.

 

Temperatura e precipitazioni

Trinidad e Tobago
Temperature e precipitazioni mensili

 

Geografia umana

 

Popolazione

Densità: 215 per km²
 

 

Etnie

Asiatici 40%, neri, 40%, meticci 19%, bianchi e cinesi 1%.

 

Religione

Cattolici 30%, indù 24%, protestanti 18%, anglicani 11%, musulmani 5%, atei e agnostici 5%, rastafariani 4%, altro 3%.

 

Geografia politica

L'isola di Tobago ha uno status separato con capoluogo Scarborough, mentre Trinidad è divisa in 6 contee

Trinidad e Tobago: contee (Stime del 1987)
Contea Superficie
km²
Abitanti Densità
Caroni 552 167.300 303
Nariva-Mayaro 906 33.200 37
Saint Andrew-Saint David 943 57.800 61
Saint George 925 522.600 565
Saint Patrick 676 140.100 207
Victoria 818 251.800 308
Tobago 303 44.300 146

 

Geografia economica

Prodotto Nazionale Lordo: 4.250$ pro capite (102° posto della classifica mondiale).
Bilancia dei pagamenti: 294 milioni di $.
Inflazione: 3,6%.
Disoccupazione: 16,00%. Punti di forza. Produttore di petrolio e gas. Esportazioni di metanolo, ammoniaca, ferro e acciaio. Turismo. Punti di debolezza. Insufficiente diversificazione. Vulnerabile alla variazione dei prezzi petroliferi. Alto tasso di disoccupazione.

 

Risorse

Produzione di energia elettrica: 1.200.000 kw.
Pesca: 12.805 tonnellate.
Petrolio: 140.530 b/g.
Allevamento: capre 59.000, bovini 39.000, suini 28.000.
Minerali: petrolio, gas naturale, asfalto, carbone, gesso, ferro. Agricoltura Allevamento Pesca Risorse minerarie Il petrolio e il gas naturale sono le risorse principali.
Industria

 

Trasporti

Guida a sinistra. Rete stradale: 4.000 km.
Rete autostradale: nessuna.
Rete ferroviaria: nessuna.
Rete navigabile: nessuna. Flotta: 51 navi (18.500 tsl). Aeroporto internazionale: Piarco International di Port of Spain.

 

Turismo

1 visitatore l'anno ogni 4 abitanti. Provenienza: USA 37%, Canada 13%, Regno Unito 11%, altri 39%

 

Esportazioni

USA 53%, Giamaica 9%, Francia 6%, Guyana 4%, Regno Unito 4%, altri 34%.

 

Importazioni

USA 45%, Venezuela 11%, Germania 6%, Regno Unito 6%, Colombia 6%, altri 26%.

 

Cultura

 

Alfabetizzazione

Tasso di alfabetizzazione: 98%.
Studenti universitari: 7.249.

 

Istruzione

Obbligo scolastico fino a 12 anni.

 

Sanità

Sistema sanitario pubblico.

 

Ambiente

Il 4,0% del territorio è protetto.
Grave la situazione per quanto riguarda l'inquinamento da petrolio, che spesso fuoriesce dalle cisterne inquinando le coste.

 

Flora

Trinidad è largamente coperta da piantagioni, le dense foreste pluviali sono ormai un ricordo e possono essere ritrovate solo a Tobago.
Qui crescono il mango, il tamarindo e l'albero del pane.
Lungo le coste si possono trovare paludi e lagune, con mangrovie.

 

Fauna

 

Arte

 

Architettura

 

Pittura e scultura

 

Letteratura

 

Poesia

 

Romanzo

 

Teatro

 

Musica

 

Politica

È uno stato indipendente nell'ambito del Commonwealth (1962), divenuto repubblica nel 1976. Il potere esecutivo è esercitato dal Consiglio dei ministri, presieduto dal primo ministro.
Il potere legislativo è esercitato dal Parlamento composto da due camere: Senato (31 membri) e Camera dei Rappresentanti (36 membri).
I senatori sono nominati dal presidente, in parte su designazione del primo ministro e in parte del leader dell'opposizione.

 

Politica interna

 

Politica estera

 

Sport

 

Calcio

La nazionale di calcio di Trinidad e Tobago ha ottenuto la sua prima e storica qualificazione ai Mondiali di Germania 2006 grazie alla vittoria nello spareggio contro il Bahrain (1-1 a Port of Spain e 1-0 a Manama). Alla prima partita nei mondiali di Germania 2006 ha ottenuto un insperato pareggio di 0-0 contro la Svezia. Ha però poi perso le altre due partite con Inghilterra e Paraguay (entrambe col risultato di 0-2) tornando a casa con un punto ma senza segnare reti.

 

Atletica

La nazione caraibica ha dato i natali al quattro volte medaglia olimpica Ato Boldon. Nato il 30 dicembre 1973 a Port of Spain, emigra negli Stati Uniti dove giocherà a calcio con discreti risultati fino al 1990. Nel 1992 prende parte alle olimpiadi di Barcellona, senza vincere nessuna medaglia, medaglie che arriveranno 4 anni dopo ad Atalana (2 di bronzo nei 100 mt e 200 mt) e 8 anni dopo a Sydney: argento nei 100 mt e bronzo nei 200 mt.

 

Collegamenti esterni

 

Altre voci

 

Città

Con una "m" sono indicate le città con uno status di municipio.

 

Montagne

 

Fiumi

 

Mari

 

Isole