Trinidad Tobago - World Fact - Hostel in Europe
Trinidad & Tobago This two islands in the Caribbean are a party spot for tourists and locals, these two islands house more fun over the year than you can handle. Luscious beaches everywhere, fun-loving people, delicious cocktails, and one of the best carnivals in the world. Let Trinidad and Tobago captivate you with its stories and the great people who make this one of the most brilliant jewels in the Caribbean.
Area: 5129 Km2
Population: 1.170.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 228 pop/Km2
System of government: Presidential Republic
Capital: Port of Spain (52.500 pop., 300.000 urban aggl.)
Major cities: San Fernando 60.000 pop., Arima 25.000 pop.
Ethnic majority: Black 41%, Indian 41%, Mulatto 16%, White 1%, Chinese and others 1%
Border countries: -
Principal mountains: Cerro del Aripo 940 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: Trinidad 4820 Km2, Tobago 303 Km2
Climate: Equatorial
Language: English (official), Creole-english, Patois (creole-french dialect), Spanish, Hindi
Religion: Catholic 32%, Protestant 29%, Hindu 25%, Muslim 6%
Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Fixed public holidays: 1/1, 30/3, 30/5, 19/6, 1/8, 31/8, 25/12, 26/12
Dialling code: -4
GMT: 001-868
World Heritage List: -