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Trinidad & Tobago
GEOGRAPHY Trinidad and Tobago is located at 10 degrees 41 minutes north latitude, 61 degrees 35 minutes west longitude. These two jewels of the Caribbean are the most southerly isles of the Caribbean chain. At the closest point, the north-west tip of Trinidad and the north-easterly tip of Venezuela are only seven miles apart. Trinidad is approximately 1,864 square miles while its sister isle Tobago is 116 square miles. The capital of Trinidad is Port of Spain while the capital of Tobago is Scarborough. |
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When arriving in Trinidad, the lush green mountain range is the first glimpse you get of the wonders that exist here. From our beautiful beaches to our friendly people, from our spectacular Carnival to our fast-growing boating industry, Trinidad can provide many forms of entertainment while allowing you to refit your vessel using the highly skilled labour and facilities available here. CURRENCY The currency used in
Trinidad and Tobago is the TT dollar. However, US dollars and credit
cards are widely accepted. Trinidad and Tobago has
two seasons, a wet season and a dry season. The dry season extends from
January to May while the wet season lasts from June to December. Our
average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius. Cruising yachts must clear
Trinidad or Tobago Customs & Immigration when they arrive. This can
be done in Trinidad at the Chaguaramas outpost station, or in Tobago at
the Scarborough station. |
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