ALL ABOUT TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a two-island nation located in the southernmost part of the Caribbean, about 11 kilometers (seven miles) north of Venezuela. Within a total area of 5,128 square kilometers (1,980 square miles), Trinidad and Tobago support a population of nearly 1.3 million inhabitants. Over one-third of its diverse population abide in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad, also considered the cultural hub as well. The international population in Trinidad and Tobago offers a rich and varied culture set amongst lush forests, rolling hills and a wealth of flora and wildlife.
Trinidad and Tobago has a tropical climate which is moderated by northeast trade winds, and due to the situation of the islands in the southernmost area of the Caribbean, temperatures are relatively equal all year round. The dry season is January through May, the wet season from June to December and a short dry sunny season, known as the Petit Careme, occurs during September and October.
Trinidad and Tobago’s people represent a blending of cultures in what is sometimes referred to as a population descended from half the world. In fact, most ethnic groups tend to live in homogeneous areas, preferring to maintain their distinct cultures. Despite their cultural differences, the people of Trinidad generally work well together and congregate in social situations. In particular, during the famous Carnival season, people from all walks of life celebrate their freedoms regardless of ethnic or religious background.
Trinidad and Tobago has a tropical climate which is moderated by northeast trade winds, and due to the situation of the islands in the southernmost area of the Caribbean, temperatures are relatively equal all year round. The dry season is January through May, the wet season from June to December and a short dry sunny season, known as the Petit Careme, occurs during September and October.
Trinidad and Tobago’s people represent a blending of cultures in what is sometimes referred to as a population descended from half the world. In fact, most ethnic groups tend to live in homogeneous areas, preferring to maintain their distinct cultures. Despite their cultural differences, the people of Trinidad generally work well together and congregate in social situations. In particular, during the famous Carnival season, people from all walks of life celebrate their freedoms regardless of ethnic or religious background.