Trinidad and Tobago
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Capital
Port of Spain
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Local time
14:44
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Population
1.36 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-868
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Currency
$ TTD (dollar)
Trinidad and Tobago
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Capital
Port of Spain
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Local time
14:44
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Population
1.36 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-868
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Currency
$ TTD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 736
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Petrol price
€ 0.66 pl
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Precipitation
2 200mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
5 128 km2
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Protected Area
33%
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Forest Area
46%
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Agricultural area
10%
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Annual air passengers
2.57 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Indian - 40 %
African - 37 %
mixed - 1 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 26 %
Anglican - 8 %
Baptist - 7 %
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Languages
English
Caribbean Hindustani
French
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Armed Forces
4 050
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Murders
31 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
6.6 l/person
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Diabetes
13.6%
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Tuberculosis
17 per 100k
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HIV
1.2%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement
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Agriculture
cocoa, rice, citrus, coffee, vegetables, poultry, sugar
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
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Energy Import
-102%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
46 274kt
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Ease of Business
102 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
41
What not to do when visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Don’t fail greetings - men often offer a simple nod of acknowledgement, while in a more formal setting, they will shake hands. Women usually greet with a hello, friends may kiss on the cheek or exchange hugs. A simple nod of acknowledgement is common between women and men. Good friends may exchange a kiss on the cheek.
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Trinidad and Tobago Don’t wear camouflage uniforms in public and don’t import any camouflage-pattern material without approval from the Ministry of National Security - it’s prohibited.
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Trinidad and Tobago Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Did you know?
Trinidad and Tobago are considered to be North American despite being located 130 kilometres off the coast of South America.
Trinidad and Tobago Don’t photograph Government and military facilities without permission.
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Trinidad and Tobago Don’t be drunk or use foul language in public - it’s considered a criminal offence.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Trinidad and Tobago Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between June and November.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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