Trinidad and Tobago
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago is a Republic within the Commonwealth of
Nations, comprising the southernmost of the Caribbean islands, namely, Trinidad and Tobago
and adjacent islets situated off the coast of Venezuela. Trinidad is situated north
of and opposite the mouth of the Orinoco river and is separated from the South
American coast by the Gulf of Paria.
Official Name:
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Capital: Port of
Spain
Land area (km2):
5,130
Coastline (km): 362
Maritime Boundaries (Nau. miles):
12 Territorial Sea, 200 EEZ
Adjacent Marine Areas:
West Central Atlantic-Caribbean
Population (hab.):
1,213,700 (1997)
Capital (hab.):
50,878 (1990)
Population Growth (%):
1.1 (1990-1995)
Density (hab./km2):
245,0 (1994)
Coastal Population (hab):
910,275 (75%).
Language: English
Economy
Currency:
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
Exchange Rate: 5,88
TT$ = 1 US $ (1995)
Gross Domestic Product:
US$ 4,458,9 million (1986)
Per capita income (US $):
3,830,0 (1993)
Fisheries: An
estimated total catch of 3,449,00 Kg (1987).
Oil and Gas: The
economy of Trinidad and Tobago is based on the production and refining of
petroleum, with a total annual output of 61,4 million barrels (1986). Natural gas is
also produced.
Maritime Transport & Harbors:
The principal ports are Port of Spain, Point Lisas, San
Fernando and Scarborough.
Tourism: Tourism is
important to the economy and is leading source of foreign exchange. The
annual tourist receipts are US$ 95 million (1994)
Member of ONU, Commonwealth, CARICOM, OEA, IOCARIBE