Trinidad and Tobago Location : Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Capital City : Port-of-Spain
Curreny : Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
Languages Spoken : English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese
Climate : tropical; rainy season (June to December)
National Holiday : Independence Day, 31 August (1962)
Background Information
The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.
Geographical Note
Pitch Lake, on Trinidad's southwestern coast, is the world's largest natural reservoir of asphalt
Economy
Trinidad and Tobago has earned a reputation as an excellent investment site for international businesses. A leading performer in the past 4 years has been the booming natural gas sector. Tourism is a growing sector, although not proportionately as important as in many other Caribbean islands. The expected recovery of the global economy, along with anticipated higher oil prices, are plus factors for 2002. Negative factors are persistent high unemployment and the political uncertainties following the contentious selection of a new government in December 2001.
Religions
Roman Catholic 29.4%, Hindu 23.8%, Anglican 10.9%, Muslim 5.8%, Presbyterian 3.4%, other 26.7%
Ports : Pointe-a-Pierre, Point Fortin, Point Lisas, Port-of-Spain, Scarborough, Tembladora
International Disputes - Risks to travellers
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