Trinidad and Tobago - Tourism and Travel

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago consists of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean Sea.

Trinidad and Tobago has a total area of 1,981 square miles (5,130 square kilometers).

The island of Trinidad is the largest of the two islands. It is located off the coast of Venezuela. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean.

There are hills in northern Trinidad and plains in the center of the island.

The island of Tobago is more mountainous.

There is a tropical climate on Trinidad and Tobago.

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain, in Trinidad.

1,339,00 people live in Trinidad and Tobago.

40% are black, 40% are East Indian and 18% are mixed race.

English is the official language. French, Spanish, Hindi and English Creole are also spoken.

32% of the people are Roman Catholic, 28% are Protestant, 24% are Hindu and 7% are Muslim.

The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is based predominantly on oil and petrochemicals.

Tourism plays an important role as well.

Important crops are sugar cane, cocoa, coffee, fruit and vegetables.

Trinidad and Tobago has a parliamentary system of government.

It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The official currency of Trinidad and Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, which equals 100 cents.