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[ Tobago Island] [ Diving Sites]
Trinidad and Tobago are the southernmost islands of the Caribbean archipelago; geologically an extension of the South American continent. Trinidad is separated from Venezuela by the seven (7) mile (11km) straits of the Gulf of Paria.
Trinidad and Tobago comprises 1,980 sq. miles, about one and a half times the size of the state of Rhode Island. The territory enjoys a tropical climate with average maximum temperatures of 32(C, (89(F). Tobago's temperatures are cooler owing to the more constant north east trade winds. There is a dry season from January to May and a wet season from June to December. Annual rainfall is about 105 cm (40 inches) over most of the country. Trinidad and Tobago is just south of the hurricane belt.
| Area: | Caribbean |
| Size: | 2 major islands - Trinidad 51 miles (110 km) x 24 miles (51 km)
Tobago = 28 miles (60 km) x 7 miles (15 km) |
| Surface: | Trinidad: 4,828 sq. km (1,864 sq. miles)
Tobago: 300 sp. km (116 sq. miles) |
| Capital City: | Port-of-Spain |
| Airport: | Trinidad: Piarco - 25 km/16 miles
Tobago: Crown Point - 13 km 8 miles |
| Population: | 1,300,000 (1994) habitants |
| Language: | English, Hindustani, French |
| Religion: | Anglican, Hinduist |
| Electricity: | 115 / 230 volts AC - 60 cycles |
| Passport: | Contact the local Embassy |
| Visa: | Contact the local Embassy |
| Vaccination: | Contact your medical center |
| Currency: | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
$ 1 US to $ 5.65 TT |
| Driving licence: | international |