TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
ABOUT TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
GEOGRAPHY
Trinidad and Tobago are the southernmost islands of the Caribbean archipelago, and are geologically an extension of the South American continent.
Trinidad is seperated from Venezuela by the seven(7) mile(11km) straits of the Gulf of Paria.
TRINIDAD
Location: Latitude 10 1/2 degrees North, Longitude 61 1/2 degrees west.
Physical Area: Rectangular in shape, measures 37 miles(60km) by 50 miles(80km).
Total Area: 1864 square miles(4828 square kilometres).
Major Cities: Port of Spain (capital), San Fernando
Major Towns: Arima, Point Fortin, Chaguanas.
TOBAGO
Location: Latitude 11 degrees North,Longitude 60 degrees West.
Physical Area: Fish-shaped, measures 26 miles(42km) by 7 miles(10km)
Total Area: 116 square miles (300 square kilometres).
Major Towns: Scarborough, Roxborough, Charlotteville
Trinidad and Tobago Comprises 1,980 square miles (5128 square kilometres). The territory enjoys a tropical climate with average maximum temperatures of 32 degrees celcius (89 degrees Farenheit). 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 200cm (40 inches) over most of the country. Trinidad and Tobago is south of the hurricane belt.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CARNIVAL - THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Send E-Mail to: trinidadtobago@webspawner.com
Copyright © 2002 ~*ViOlA SiNgH*~. All Rights Reserved