Geographical Environment
Horizon Location
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at Latitude 10 38 'north, longitude 61 31', in Central America and the southern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela that are immediately adjacent to the of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at Latitude 10 38 'north, longitude 61 31', in Central America and the southern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela that are immediately adjacent to the . all over the country is governed by two main island of Trinidad and Tobago, plus 21 consists of smaller islands, while most of the country's population, are concentrated in Trinidad over all over the country is governed by two main island of Trinidad and Tobago, plus 21 consists of smaller islands, while most of the country's population, are concentrated in Trinidad over .
covers a total of 5128 km2, of which Trinidad 4828 km2, and Tobago covers a total of 5128 km2, of which Trinidad 4828 km2, and Tobago . 300 square kilometers located at the southeastern end of the small West Indies island of the Netherlands Antilles,Southwest and Northwest with Venezuela by 300 square kilometers located at the southeastern end of the small West Indies island of the Netherlands Antilles,Southwest and Northwest with Venezuela by .
across the sea in the Lesser Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago and some nearby islands.
Landform
Trinidad terrain is plains and low mountains.Rise amid ups and downs, Tobago, northeast, southwest of the terrain is flat and
Climatic Characteristics
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a tropical marine climate, year - round temperatures in 20 - 34. degree. C. The average daytime temperature between 28. degree. C., C.
23 night throughout the year is divided into two seasons, dry season is from November 1 to 5, and 6 to 12 months of the rainy season 23 night throughout the year is divided into two seasons, dry season is from November 1 to 5, and 6 to 12 months of the rainy season .
Natural Resources
Energy Resources of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago natural gas and oil - rich Energy Resources of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago natural gas and oil - rich . 2007 's gas reserves is 4361 bcm, reserves of petroleum barrels 7283 2007 's gas reserves is 4361 bcm, reserves of petroleum barrels 7283 .
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago also boasts the world's largest natural lake of asphalt called Pitch Lake, a lake with an area of 47 hectares, estimated reserves of mineral resources of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago also boasts the world's largest natural lake of asphalt called Pitch Lake, a lake with an area of 47 hectares, estimated reserves of mineral resources . 1200 tons in 2003, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago of DRI production is approximately 250 tons, the yield was about 83 million tons of steel billets, wire rod production is approximately 70 million tons and cement plants with a total yield of about 75 tons 1200 tons in 2003, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago of DRI production is approximately 250 tons, the yield was about 83 million tons of steel billets, wire rod production is approximately 70 million tons and cement plants with a total yield of about 75 tons .
Administrative Divisions
a national of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is divided into eight counties, 5 county - level cities and 1 in the semi - autonomous boroughs a national of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is divided into eight counties, 5 county - level cities and 1 in the semi - autonomous boroughs . 8 County County of St. Andrews, St David, St. George's, the Caroni, Nariva, Mayaro, Victoria and Patrick
5 cities in the capital Port of Spain, San Fernando, Rama, PointFortin and melon just that 5 cities in the capital Port of Spain, San Fernando, Rama, PointFortin and melon just that ., Tobago is a semi - autonomous boroughs , Tobago is a semi - autonomous boroughs .
National Symbol
Flies The Flag Of The People's Republic Of China
rectangular, length and width ratio of 5: 3 rectangular, length and width ratio of 5: 3 . flag is red, with diagonal from top left to bottom - right corner of the black broadband red flag, it is divided into two equal - angled triangle, a broad black band on both sides, with two white edge flag is red, with diagonal from top left to bottom - right corner of the black broadband red flag, it is divided into two equal - angled triangle, a broad black band on both sides, with two white edge .
red on behalf of the National Flag (proportions 5 by 3, also) is deep black, his strength and dedication, but also a symbol of national unity and wealth; and white diagonal stripe from upper hoist red on behalf of the National Flag (proportions 5 by 3, also) is deep black, his strength and dedication, but also a symbol of national unity and wealth; and white diagonal stripe from upper hoist . two triangles represent Trinidad and Tobago two triangles represent Trinidad and Tobago .
National Emblem
the center of the pattern is a heraldic shield is a black portion surface the center of the pattern is a heraldic shield is a black portion surface . ground two hummingbirds, out of the country's national bird, the symbol had no fear of the people who love their independence and freedom of spirit; its lower part is red earth three - and - aft - rigged sailing vessel representatives in 1498 Columbus arrived in the island nation's fleet when the ground two hummingbirds, out of the country's national bird, the symbol had no fear of the people who love their independence and freedom of spirit; its lower part is red earth three - and - aft - rigged sailing vessel representatives in 1498 Columbus arrived in the island nation's fleet when the .
Crest is located on the upper end of a helmet; the helmet is provide above the rudder and a palm tree, a symbol of the island to the maritime importance Crest is located on the upper end of a helmet; the helmet is provide above the rudder and a palm tree, a symbol of the island to the maritime importance . Crest on the left is a scarlet ibis, the claw is in the range of from about 20: three on the peaks of the mountains, the symbol of the island of Trinidad; the right is the flamingo, Tobago island, under the symbol Crest on the left is a scarlet ibis, the claw is in the range of from about 20: three on the peaks of the mountains, the symbol of the island of Trinidad; the right is the flamingo, Tobago island, under the symbol .
and the ribbon at the English that "our common pursuit of our common victory" and the ribbon at the English that "our common pursuit of our common victory" .
Population
132. 8 million (2012) 126 in which the island of Trinidad, Tobago 6.
1.08 million people of Indian origin and Afro - descendants as the two major ethnic groups, the proportion of the total population of 35, with 43 percent and 22 percent, with the remainder being Mestizo and Europeans, Arabs and Chinese descendants residents in 26% Catholic, 22. 5% Hindu, 7. 8% professing the Anglican teaching, 5. 8%
belief in Islam.
Language
English is the official language of Trinidad and Tobago, but the most commonly used language is English in Trinidad and Tobago (both of which can be regarded as English is the dialect of English, or Krio - English, English Creole, with English - language mixed languages), but due to Trinidad from the South American continent very near to its South American neighbours, good AC, Spanish is also affected by the Government's attention and promotion English is the official language of Trinidad and Tobago, but the most commonly used language is English in Trinidad and Tobago (both of which can be regarded as English is the dialect of English, or Krio - English, English Creole, with English - language mixed languages), but due to Trinidad from the South American continent very near to its South American neighbours, good AC, Spanish is also affected by the Government's attention and promotion .
Important Festival
Independence Day (National Day): August 31, 1962) is a carnival every year on Feb.
Administrative Divisions
Trinidad and Tobago, the country is divided into 9 counties, 2 cities, 3 districts and 1 in the semi - autonomous boroughs (Tobago) Trinidad and Tobago, the country is divided into 9 counties, 2 cities, 3 districts and 1 in the semi - autonomous boroughs (Tobago) . 9 counties: Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, the Caroni, Nariva, Mayaro, Victoria, St Patrick, St. John's; 2 municipalities: Port of Spain, San Fernando; zone 3: Muslima, Pu Wang Fu Dan, Cha '; A semi - autonomous boroughs: Tobago
Population
As of June 2013, with a total population of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 122. 75 million are mainly of Chinese, Indian, Black and Mestizo people of Indian descent, wherein are mainly of Chinese, Indian, Black and Mestizo people of Indian descent, wherein .
40. 3%, blacks accounted for 39. 6%, Amerindian 0.4%, in addition to a range of European descent, Arabs, descendants and other parts of the official language and lingua franca for .
English residents in 29. 4% Catholic, 10. 9% professing the Anglican teaching, 23. 8% Hindu, 5. 8% belief in Islam.
Political
Overview
On May 24, 2010, Trinidad and Tobago at an early election, the group Jamaat - e - 5 - party coalition won elections the people of partners, the leader of a Kamm, Sade - Kamla Persad - Bissessar, (-) to be sworn in on May 26, is a Trinidad and Tobago, the first woman Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago On May 24, 2010, Trinidad and Tobago at an early election, the group Jamaat - e - 5 - party coalition won elections the people of partners, the leader of a Kamm, Sade - Kamla Persad - Bissessar, (-) to be sworn in on May 26, is a Trinidad and Tobago, the first woman Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago . government pay attention to the people's livelihood, vigorously develop education, actively fighting the global financial crisis, pushing the economy into recovery growth government pay attention to the people's livelihood, vigorously develop education, actively fighting the global financial crisis, pushing the economy into recovery growth .
. stable political situation in Trinidad and Tobago stable political situation in Trinidad and Tobago.
Constitution
Constitution in 1976 with effect from 1 August Constitution in 1976 with effect from 1 August . stipulated by the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago is a republic and remain within the Commonwealth;President is the Head of State, by the House of Representatives and Senate are elected for a term of 5 years;National elections held every five years, the government won election by a majority in the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party of Serbia, is accountable to parliament with stipulated by the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago is a republic and remain within the Commonwealth;President is the Head of State, by the House of Representatives and Senate are elected for a term of 5 years;National elections held every five years, the government won election by a majority in the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party of Serbia, is accountable to parliament with .
Tobago Tobago House of Assembly, enjoy limited tax autonomy as well as health, education, housing, and with administrative power Tobago Tobago House of Assembly, enjoy limited tax autonomy as well as health, education, housing, and with administrative power .
Parliament
split the House of Representatives and Senate, both for a term of 5 years split the House of Representatives and Senate, both for a term of 5 years . 31 seats in the Senate, appointed by the President, the Prime Minister nominated 16 people, 6 people nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, another 9 people are celebrities in the SPC, Senate President Timothy Hamel - Smith - Smith), on June 18, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the 41 seats in the House of 31 seats in the Senate, appointed by the President, the Prime Minister nominated 16 people, 6 people nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, another 9 people are celebrities in the SPC, Senate President Timothy Hamel - Smith - Smith), on June 18, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the 41 seats in the House of .
, , . popularly elected in the May 2010 general election, the coalition partner People won 29 seats, the people of the Democratic Movement won 12 seats, Speaker of the House Wade Mark (), on June 18, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the popularly elected in the May 2010 general election, the coalition partner People won 29 seats, the people of the Democratic Movement won 12 seats, Speaker of the House Wade Mark (), on June 18, 2010, on your assumption of the presidency of the .
Government
current government in May 2010, June 2012 restructuring current government in May 2010, June 2012 restructuring . Key members: the premier Pedro de Sa - Kamla Persad - Bissessar, Foreign Minister Winston Crane (Du), Tarek Mitri, Lincoln Douglas (), the communications minister, Jia's), Community Development Minister Winston Peters (), the Minister for Education, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Singer (Tim),Energy Minister Shri Kevin Donnelly (En), of the Environment and Water Resources Minister Ganga Singh (), Minister of Finance and Economy of Larry (Rehovot), Food Production Minister Mohammad Maharaj (TT), youth, women and children Affairs Marlene Kang, J. (1996), Minister of Health of Fouillade (Khan), a housing,Land and Marine Affairs Lu Daer Mooney (Lal), Justice Moore (Christian Bale), Labour and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Errol Wallace (Claude), Legal Affairs Prakash Ramachandran (tot), the minister for local government of Sulu on Gerrard's word from Bo Chang (), National Security, Jack Warner smostfamous),Planning Minister Bernd Dreyer (LVL), and the people's Social Affairs Minister Glen Rama Dal Singh (), the management of public affairs minister Caroline Xi Pei - de Chang Sa Ba (-), a public facility, Minister Nizam Bakshi (), the Minister of Justice Hubert Worley (Nepal), Transport Minister Qian de Mures (Sharma),sports minister Anil Roberts), Works and Infrastructure Minister Emmanuel George (), higher education minister, Mohammad Karim (Zale), Tourism Minister Stephen Cadiz () The Minister Lu platinum Robert Griffiths), Trade, Industry and Investment Minister K.R. Choate (Bharat) like
Judicial Institutions
Supreme Court (by the High Court and Court of Appeal) and Magistrate's Court composed of High Court and Supreme Court (by the High Court and Court of Appeal) and Magistrate's Court composed of High Court and . on the enjoyment of civil and criminal trial court in on the enjoyment of civil and criminal trial court in .
circuit courts of appeal and high court of the District Court of Appeal case circuit courts of appeal and high court of the District Court of Appeal case . in April 2012, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced the Caribbean Court of Justice for the Court of Final Appeal in April 2012, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced the Caribbean Court of Justice for the Court of Final Appeal .
Political Party
The main political parties are: (1) Joint National Congress (): The main political parties are: (1) Joint National Congress (): . ruling party founded in April 1989.It
1995 to 2001 and the ruling 1995 to 2001 and the ruling . May 2010 with the Yemen five people of the Democratic Party of Serbia coalition partners won the elections again May 2010 with the Yemen five people of the Democratic Party of Serbia coalition partners won the elections again .
mainly represent the interests of the people of Indian origin mainly represent the interests of the people of Indian origin . advocated in the allocation of powers, the racial equality advocated in the allocation of powers, the racial equality .
political leader Kamler, Sade - Kamla Persad - Bissessar political leader Kamler, Sade - Kamla Persad - Bissessar . (2) All Peoples): (2) All Peoples):.
ruling in September 2006 of the Joint National Congress internal divisions and political leaders, and Du Crane to reinvent the wheel, with five of its founding, the party's support for Rep. 2010 to join the people of its main coalition partner 2010 to join the people of its main coalition partner .
. supporters to the middle class - based political leader Prakash Dahl supporters to the middle class - based political leader Prakash Dahl .
Lamar (3 people) political party, the People '): the opposition, was established in January 1956 Lamar (3 people) political party, the People '): the opposition, was established in January 1956 . .
Zeng 1956 to 1986, and from 1991 to 1995, from 2001 to 2010 ruling Zeng 1956 to 1986, and from 1991 to 1995, from 2001 to 2010 ruling . mainly represent the interests of the people of African descent,moderate nationalist party of mainly represent the interests of the people of African descent,moderate nationalist party of .
advocated political freedom, social equality and racial brotherhood political leader Keith listed advocated political freedom, social equality and racial brotherhood political leader Keith listed . .
Important Figures
President Anthony Carmona of Trinidad and Tobago President Anthony Carmona of Trinidad and Tobago . .
Born in 1953 and studied at the University of the West Indies and the Hugh Wu Ding Law School, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a bachelor's degree in political science from Born in 1953 and studied at the University of the West Indies and the Hugh Wu Ding Law School, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a bachelor's degree in political science from . 1983 law has been in politics, he served as legal adviser to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago 1983 law has been in politics, he served as legal adviser to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago .
$ $. senior prosecutor from 1994 to 1999 and successively served as assistant chief of Trinidad and Tobago at the Public Prosecution Department, Deputy Director senior prosecutor from 1994 to 1999 and successively served as assistant chief of Trinidad and Tobago at the Public Prosecution Department, Deputy Director .
from 2001 to 2004 and the Hague Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha Appeal lawyers from 2001 to 2004 and the Hague Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha Appeal lawyers . 2004 since Trinidad and Tobago 2004 since Trinidad and Tobago .
2011 elected judges of the Supreme Court of the Hague criminal court judge 2011 elected judges of the Supreme Court of the Hague criminal court judge . February 2013 elected President of Trinidad and Tobago,(3) and the first foreign trip as premier, February 2013 elected President of Trinidad and Tobago,(3) and the first foreign trip as premier, .
- - . Thad Kamla Persad - Bissessar, female, born in 1952 in Trinidad, a Hindu Thad Kamla Persad - Bissessar, female, born in 1952 in Trinidad, a Hindu .
and studied at the University of the West Indies and other universities, and a tour of England, in succession, with an honours degree in pedagogy and law, senior management from master's degree in Legal Education Certificate and studied at the University of the West Indies and other universities, and a tour of England, in succession, with an honours degree in pedagogy and law, senior management from master's degree in Legal Education Certificate . after college in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and other countries, 12 silver and 17 bronze medals went to Britain to be a social worker in 1985 to start after college in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and other countries, 12 silver and 17 bronze medals went to Britain to be a social worker in 1985 to start .
work work . between 1987 and 1991 either Saint Patrick, who was a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 1995 on behalf of the Joint National Congress served as a senator,1995 was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected between 1987 and 1991 either Saint Patrick, who was a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 1995 on behalf of the Joint National Congress served as a senator,1995 was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected .
since 1995 to 2001 and served as the Attorney - General of Trinidad and Tobago, the Minister of Justice and the Minister for Education and since 1995 to 2001 and served as the Attorney - General of Trinidad and Tobago, the Minister of Justice and the Minister for Education and . April 2006 to November 2007 and elected leader of the PDK, in the lead, and the president is appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of April 2006 to November 2007 and elected leader of the PDK, in the lead, and the president is appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of .
January 2010 he was elected to lead the PDK, political leaders, 2 May, being elected as the party leader, elected in May on the history of Trinidad and Tobago's first female Prime Minister January 2010 he was elected to lead the PDK, political leaders, 2 May, being elected as the party leader, elected in May on the history of Trinidad and Tobago's first female Prime Minister . is married and has one son is married and has one son .
Economic
Trinidad and Tobago, the former is an agrarian country, sugar - cane cultivation and sugar production mainly Trinidad and Tobago, the former is an agrarian country, sugar - cane cultivation and sugar production mainly . beginning in the 1970s after the oil production, accelerate economic development in the oil and gas, beginning in the 1970s after the oil production, accelerate economic development in the oil and gas, .
became the most important sectors of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago became the most important sectors of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago . resources are mainly oil and natural gas resources are mainly oil and natural gas .
Trinidad also holds the world's largest natural lake of Trinidad also holds the world's largest natural lake of . the Lake covers an area of 47 hectares, the reserve are 1200 tons the Lake covers an area of 47 hectares, the reserve are 1200 tons .
industrial output estimate of gross domestic product by nearly 50% industrial output estimate of gross domestic product by nearly 50% . petroleum, natural gas production and refining, construction and manufacturing petroleum, natural gas production and refining, construction and manufacturing .
mainly have fertilizer manufacturing, steel, food, mainly have fertilizer manufacturing, steel, food,. tobacco such as Trinidad and Tobago is the world's largest exporter of ammonia and methanol tobacco such as Trinidad and Tobago is the world's largest exporter of ammonia and methanol .
agriculture is mainly planting of sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, citrus, coconut and rice agriculture is mainly planting of sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, citrus, coconut and rice . 75% of the food imported into this country of about 23 million hectares of arable land 75% of the food imported into this country of about 23 million hectares of arable land .
. tourism is the third biggest source of foreign currency tourism is the third biggest source of foreign currency .
in recent years, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the changing economic situation of relying too much on the oil sector, by developing tourism in recent years, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the changing economic situation of relying too much on the oil sector, by developing tourism . Trinidad was originally an agricultural country, with the sugar cane and sugar production mainly Trinidad was originally an agricultural country, with the sugar cane and sugar production mainly .
at the beginning of the 70s oil after production, accelerate economic development in the oil and gas, at the beginning of the 70s oil after production, accelerate economic development in the oil and gas, . is the most important economic sector, the annual output of petroleum is about 45661 barrels (1999),in recent years in GDP of 25 per cent, oil exports accounted for 50 per cent of export earnings,english - speaking caribbean region are the only oil exporter is the most important economic sector, the annual output of petroleum is about 45661 barrels (1999),in recent years in GDP of 25 per cent, oil exports accounted for 50 per cent of export earnings,english - speaking caribbean region are the only oil exporter .
in the 1970s and 1980s, due to the international market price of petroleum, and Trinidad and Tobago as the economy suffered badly from 1980 to 1993, gross domestic product declined by an average 3. 6% government immediately implement economic diversification policy, encourage the development of export - oriented manufacturing and tourism, encouraging foreign and private investment government immediately implement economic diversification policy, encourage the development of export - oriented manufacturing and tourism, encouraging foreign and private investment .
1994 1994 . economy returning to growth in 1995, the government is offering incentives to foreign companies to participate in the exploration of policy successfully reversed a decline in oil production trend in recent years economy returning to growth in 1995, the government is offering incentives to foreign companies to participate in the exploration of policy successfully reversed a decline in oil production trend in recent years .
, petrochemical industry, develop fast and become more and more important role in the development of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago, petrochemical industry, develop fast and become more and more important role in the development of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago. while Trinidad and Tobago at the non - oil sector economic growth is strong, manufacturing has been transformed by the import substitution as a substitute for export, by an inward - looking, export - oriented development strategy into the strategic while Trinidad and Tobago at the non - oil sector economic growth is strong, manufacturing has been transformed by the import substitution as a substitute for export, by an inward - looking, export - oriented development strategy into the strategic .
construction, tourism and finance and insurance industry also has a fast growth of construction, tourism and finance and insurance industry also has a fast growth of . 99 years Pandit government continue to adapt its industrial policies and economic structure, calling for the economy, promote privatization programs, policies, and improve the domestic investment environment, increasing investment, meanwhile, continued to implement stable macroeconomic policy, gross domestic product growth, inflation, exchange rates increase, the unemployment rate fell to a 14 - year low of Trinidad and Tobago 99 years Pandit government continue to adapt its industrial policies and economic structure, calling for the economy, promote privatization programs, policies, and improve the domestic investment environment, increasing investment, meanwhile, continued to implement stable macroeconomic policy, gross domestic product growth, inflation, exchange rates increase, the unemployment rate fell to a 14 - year low of Trinidad and Tobago .
with Canada, France,Britain, the United States signed a bilateral investment agreement, with Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,U.S. and other nations that have double taxation agreements those agreements had been concluded in favor of Trinidad and Tobago and attract more foreign direct investment those agreements had been concluded in favor of Trinidad and Tobago and attract more foreign direct investment .
GDP (1999): 65. 46 billion gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (1999): 5075 46 billion gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (1999): 5075 .
$of GDP (1999): 5.1% Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Currency: Trinidad and Tobago .
$1 = TT $100 $1 = TT $100 . currency: 1 dollar = 6.8 yuan to 30 dtex (December 1999)
inflation (1999): 3. 4% unemployment (1999): 13. 1%
resources are mainly oilnatural gas and, at the beginning of 1999, has proven reserves of 5.5 billion barrels - - - - - - - - - - - 15: 30. 7 trillion cubic feet of Trinidad and Tobago or the world's largest producer of natural bitumen | natural pitch lake of Trinidad in the south with an area of 47 hectares, estimated reserves of 1200 tons 7 trillion cubic feet of Trinidad and Tobago or the world's largest producer of natural bitumen | natural pitch lake of Trinidad in the south with an area of 47 hectares, estimated reserves of 1200 tons .
gdp accounted for nearly 50% gdp accounted for nearly 50% . petroleum exploitation and refining, construction and manufacturing petroleum exploitation and refining, construction and manufacturing .
mainly have fertilizer manufacturing, steel, food, mainly have fertilizer manufacturing, steel, food,. tobacco in Trinidad to produce ammonia and methanol outlet to be the world's second major tobacco in Trinidad to produce ammonia and methanol outlet to be the world's second major .
Industrial production as follows: 1997 1998 1999 (thousands of tons of steel) 1133. 8 1023. 1 1293. 0 thousand barrels of crude oil (45190). 0 44894. 8 45661. 5 of refined petroleum (thousand barrels) 34263. 8 50337. 8 126254.9. 0 natural liquefied gas (thousand barrels) 4111. 2 4150. 3 5752. 7 fertilizer (kiloton) 2690. 7 3246. 7 - 3946. 8 natural asphalt (tonnes)15. 4 18. 7 12. 6 kilotons) methanol (1520. 3 1948. 0 2149. 8 cement (kiloton) 652. 56.9. 4 688. 41998 annual agricultural output value accounts for GDP of 2. 4%, employment in the total working population of 8. 1% mainly grow sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, citrus,Coconut and rice mainly grow sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, citrus,Coconut and rice .
75% of the food imported into this country of about 23 million hectares of arable land 75% of the food imported into this country of about 23 million hectares of arable land . .
main agricultural product is as follows (in tonnes) 1997 1998 1999 jaggery (90 tonnes). 8 64. 7 69 1740 1270 1160 cacao beans 1102 367 343 7725 citrus 10433 106,770,000 tourism is the third biggest source of foreign currency in recent years, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the changing economic situation of relying too much on the oil sector, by developing tourism in recent years, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the changing economic situation of relying too much on the oil sector, by developing tourism .
1996 957058 million person - trips, up 3 per cent, 9722% growth in visitors, the annual tourist growth 7 98. 2% original 175 - kilometer railway have been decommissioned, now give priority to with highway original 175 - kilometer railway have been decommissioned, now give priority to with highway .
highways: Highway 8320 km (1996) highways: Highway 8320 km (1996) . 1993 registered vehicles have a motor - 153271 1993 registered vehicles have a motor - 153271 .
of inland waterway transport: mainly by sea, there are four main ports: Port of Spain, Lisa angle,Chaguaramas and polygonal tower Bala, Port of Spain where maximum of inland waterway transport: mainly by sea, there are four main ports: Port of Spain, Lisa angle,Chaguaramas and polygonal tower Bala, Port of Spain where maximum . There are 2 main ports of the maritime line There are 2 main ports of the maritime line .
1990 total throughput is 2058. 3 tons Airlift: Trinidad and Tobago has an airport Airlift: Trinidad and Tobago has an airport .
1993 passenger 138. 9 million in recent years expenditures (in millions of TT $): 1997 1998 1999 regular revenue 9125. 9 9678. 0 9667. 4 Planned 8770. 0 9369. 8 10593. 355 5 - of - balance condition of the. 308 9. 2 - 926. 1 Capitalincome 827. 8 29 121. 5 Capital expenditures 1142. 3 738. 483 7. 0 Total balance as% of GDP 0. 1 - 1. 1 - 3. 1999 foreign - exchange reserves of $945 million in 1998, the total external debt
21. 93 billion mainly exports petroleum and its products, mainly chemicals 93 billion mainly exports petroleum and its products, mainly chemicals .
import machinery, equipment, food, etc import machinery, equipment, food, etc . 1999 the total value of imports and 55. 7 billion, a slight surplus of
's principal trading partners are the United States, Britain, Canada and CARICOM countries 's principal trading partners are the United States, Britain, Canada and CARICOM countries . exports are mainly sold in the United States (39. 3%),CARICOM countries (26. 1%), Central (9. 5%), EU (5. 7%), mainly imported from the United States (39.8%), Central (22. 4%), EU (11. 7%), Japan (5. 1%)
import and export in recent years is as follows (million) 1997 1998 1999 2542 2265 export import balance 2752 2816 3036 3008 - 494 - 743 641996 in June, the EU provided TT $3,300 loan for education;Inter - American Development Bank 6 - month loans to $76 million for the development of agriculture, the July loan of $254 million for road repairs and health import and export in recent years is as follows (million) 1997 1998 1999 2542 2265 export import balance 2752 2816 3036 3008 - 494 - 743 641996 in June, the EU provided TT $3,300 loan for education;Inter - American Development Bank 6 - month loans to $76 million for the development of agriculture, the July loan of $254 million for road repairs and health . in July 1997, the Government of Japan donated 8 million yuan of Waterlooville in July 1997, the Government of Japan donated 8 million yuan of Waterlooville .
fishing equipment in July 1998, that Caribbean development bank loans of $17.4 million in support of Trinidad and Tobago in the south of the highway in September 2000,The U.S. government of Trinidad and Tobago government provided $400,000 for fighting against
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address: Small(a) the Government of Spain to the elderly, the unemployed respectively provide pensions and unemployment benefits address: Small(a) the Government of Spain to the elderly, the unemployed respectively provide pensions and unemployment benefits . in 1997, has 77 hospitals and nursing homes, 4771 beds, 949 physicians and dentists with 141 in 1997, has 77 hospitals and nursing homes, 4771 beds, 949 physicians and dentists with 141 .
. public hospitals to provide free medical care for the poor to food stamps and other government to public hospitals to provide free medical care for the poor to food stamps and other government to .
1993 National Radio had 62. 5 million, and the TV set 40 in the same quarter last year, the main telephone lines 19. 2 million health costs in recent years government spending of 7. 7%
Wehrmacht built in 1962 by the Army, and,Air Force and Coast Guard consists of the President as Commander - in - Chief of the Defence Force Wehrmacht built in 1962 by the Army, and,Air Force and Coast Guard consists of the President as Commander - in - Chief of the Defence Force ., chief of the military - to - day affairs of the army troops on the ground have , chief of the military - to - day affairs of the army troops on the ground have .
1995 2100 people, Coast Guard 700 people (including the Air Force 50) 1995 2100 people, Coast Guard 700 people (including the Air Force 50) . 4800 and a paramilitary police force 4800 and a paramilitary police force .
1998 defence spending of 5. TT $50 billion TT $50 billion.
Culture
Spoken And Written Languages In The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
English is the official language of Trinidad and Tobago, but the most commonly used language is English in Trinidad and Tobago (both of which can be regarded as English is the dialect of English, or Krio - English, English Creole, with English - language mixed languages), but due to Trinidad from the South American continent very near to its South American neighbours, good AC, Spanish is also affected by the Government's attention and promotion English is the official language of Trinidad and Tobago, but the most commonly used language is English in Trinidad and Tobago (both of which can be regarded as English is the dialect of English, or Krio - English, English Creole, with English - language mixed languages), but due to Trinidad from the South American continent very near to its South American neighbours, good AC, Spanish is also affected by the Government's attention and promotion .
Traditional Festivals
Independence day: To celebrate the 1962 on Aug. 31, the independent Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 31, as well as the establishment of the independent national daily Carnival: the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in February each year, the carnival reflects the color, music, joy and creativity, and the world at a similar celebrations, but none of the areas of the carnival we are full of passion, joy and wonderful activities comparable to Carnival: the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in February each year, the carnival reflects the color, music, joy and creativity, and the world at a similar celebrations, but none of the areas of the carnival we are full of passion, joy and wonderful activities comparable to .
steel drum music festival: bronze drum, was one of the country of Trinidad and Tobago steel drum music festival: bronze drum, was one of the country of Trinidad and Tobago . folk festival held annually in November, the month - long folk festival held annually in November, the month - long .
Traditional Cuisine
In different historical period, Spain, France and Britain to Trinidad In different historical period, Spain, France and Britain to Trinidad . overran these colonists on the island using the original inhabitants of much of American Indians as labour, and slavery from African, Indian and Chinese workforces overran these colonists on the island using the original inhabitants of much of American Indians as labour, and slavery from African, Indian and Chinese workforces .
later, Middle East and of the Portuguese people arrived here, American social customs and culture of Trinidad had a profound influence on later, Middle East and of the Portuguese people arrived here, American social customs and culture of Trinidad had a profound influence on . these areas of different cultural and gastronomic traditions of each other are produced as a fusion of African slaves to Trinidad these areas of different cultural and gastronomic traditions of each other are produced as a fusion of African slaves to Trinidad .
cuisine with their mellow and tasty dish of stew came to Trinidad cuisine with their mellow and tasty dish of stew came to Trinidad . through several generations of development,These dishes have been made into Trinidad delicacies such as:, macaroni pie and a crab meat, vegetables, and various flavouring is a thick soup made from meat or) through several generations of development,These dishes have been made into Trinidad delicacies such as:, macaroni pie and a crab meat, vegetables, and various flavouring is a thick soup made from meat or) .
any beans can be simmered out of Trinidad, the flavor of the dish, but chicken and red beans is the most delicious any beans can be simmered out of Trinidad, the flavor of the dish, but chicken and red beans is the most delicious .
Traffic
Highway
As of 1996, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have 8320 - km highway, in 1993 and registered motor vehicles As of 1996, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have 8320 - km highway, in 1993 and registered motor vehicles . 153271 153271.
Waterway
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are mainly marine, with four main ports: Port of Spain, Lisa angle Chaguaramas, polygonal tower and Bala, Port of Spain where maximum of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are mainly marine, with four main ports: Port of Spain, Lisa angle Chaguaramas, polygonal tower and Bala, Port of Spain where maximum . There are 2 main ports of the supply line, in 1990 the total throughput of 2058.
3 million tons, consisting of nine merchant vessels, passenger vessels with a cargo ships and 5 ships, ship oil boat 2 3 million tons, consisting of nine merchant vessels, passenger vessels with a cargo ships and 5 ships, ship oil boat 2 .
Airlift
There are 3 airports of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago There are 3 airports of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago . wherein, Trinidad and Tobago has an airport, may be parked Boeing 747 and other jumbo passenger aircraft wherein, Trinidad and Tobago has an airport, may be parked Boeing 747 and other jumbo passenger aircraft .
2001, newly built International Airport is the most modern in the English - speaking Caribbean, flies to Europe, America, Canada, Latin America and a number of direct flights between Taiwan and the 2001, newly built International Airport is the most modern in the English - speaking Caribbean, flies to Europe, America, Canada, Latin America and a number of direct flights between Taiwan and the . 1993 passenger 138. 9 million
Social
Education
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the elementary school is free and compulsory primary - school of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the elementary school is free and compulsory primary - school . 1997 in 476, with 181 pupils, of whom 2,003;High School 101, 103, 866 people;3 in vocational schools, students have a 1 person 1997 in 476, with 181 pupils, of whom 2,003;High School 101, 103, 866 people;3 in vocational schools, students have a 1 person .
4221 of the University of the West Indies (UWI) campuses (St. Augustine College), there are 5,300 people students, the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), the East Caribbean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 1 Institute of teacher training colleges and 1 adult illiteracy rate is 2.
1% in 1992 and educational costs to party members and government spending of 10% 1% in 1992 and educational costs to party members and government spending of 10% .
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governments to the elderly, the unemployed respectively provide pensions and unemployment benefits to the Government for the poor to food stamps and governments to the elderly, the unemployed respectively provide pensions and unemployment benefits to the Government for the poor to food stamps and . 1993 National Radio had 62. 5 million, and the TV set 40 in the same quarter last year, the main telephone lines 19. 2 million
health expenditure as share of government spending 7. 7% 2010, China had fixed telephone 29. 33 million phones 189.
The Media
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago there are three main daily newspapers, which owns 61 per cent of the readers are, respectively, of the continental shelf of Trinidad and Tobago Express", the "Trinidad Guardian", "Newsday" of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago there are three main daily newspapers, which owns 61 per cent of the readers are, respectively, of the continental shelf of Trinidad and Tobago Express", the "Trinidad Guardian", "Newsday" . nationwide and three main news agencies: National Broadcasting Network, FEMNET, and the Caribbean, the Trinidad Broadcasting Company Ltd nationwide and three main news agencies: National Broadcasting Network, FEMNET, and the Caribbean, the Trinidad Broadcasting Company Ltd .
broadcasters have acquired over 30, many in the private sector, have a family of similar radio station, broadcasting to the music is much like broadcasters have acquired over 30, many in the private sector, have a family of similar radio station, broadcasting to the music is much like . major radio: 610 medium - wave radio station, Radio Trinidad major radio: 610 medium - wave radio station, Radio Trinidad .
about television and the like, there have been eight respectively TV6, CNC3, CNMG, NCC, ITV, IBN8,GAYALA7, before three main television station about television and the like, there have been eight respectively TV6, CNC3, CNMG, NCC, ITV, IBN8,GAYALA7, before three main television station . TV in Trinidad and Tobago Development soon TV in Trinidad and Tobago Development soon .
Medical
In 2004, there are 77 hospitals and nursing homes, 4771 beds, 949 physicians and dentists with 141 In 2004, there are 77 hospitals and nursing homes, 4771 beds, 949 physicians and dentists with 141 . .
public hospitals to provide free medical care for the poor to food stamps and other government public hospitals to provide free medical care for the poor to food stamps and other government .
Diplomatic
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago's independent and nonaligned foreign policy, safeguard national independence and sovereignty, non - intervention in the internal affairs of another State, the struggle against colonialism and racialism, and advocated the creation of a new international economic order, equality and mutual benefit and development of international economic cooperation, actively promoting the Caribbean integration process of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago's independent and nonaligned foreign policy, safeguard national independence and sovereignty, non - intervention in the internal affairs of another State, the struggle against colonialism and racialism, and advocated the creation of a new international economic order, equality and mutual benefit and development of international economic cooperation, actively promoting the Caribbean integration process . determined diplomacy as the "2020 National Development Strategy, to promote the economic development of Trinidad and Tobago is a core task determined diplomacy as the "2020 National Development Strategy, to promote the economic development of Trinidad and Tobago is a core task .
efforts to strengthen and deepen with CARICOM, the Organization of American States, the United Nations and other countries, to ensure that Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage with the best image efforts to strengthen and deepen with CARICOM, the Organization of American States, the United Nations and other countries, to ensure that Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage with the best image . in the West has an active network at the same time,with emphasis on the strengthening of developing countries like China and India, the ties between China and the 1974 in the West has an active network at the same time,with emphasis on the strengthening of developing countries like China and India, the ties between China and the 1974 .
20 June, the People's Republic of China and Trinidad and Tobago 20 June, the People's Republic of China and Trinidad and Tobago . formal diplomatic ties since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations and has been growing steadily, 2005, the creation of a "mutually beneficial development of the friendly and cooperative relationship" between the two countries in political, economic and cultural areas have carried out fruitful cooperation, and mutual understanding between the formal diplomatic ties since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations and has been growing steadily, 2005, the creation of a "mutually beneficial development of the friendly and cooperative relationship" between the two countries in political, economic and cultural areas have carried out fruitful cooperation, and mutual understanding between the .
In December 2012, Mark of Trinidad and Tobago at the Chamber of Deputies, and Senate President Hammel - Smith Rate In December 2012, Mark of Trinidad and Tobago at the Chamber of Deputies, and Senate President Hammel - Smith Rate . parliamentary delegation visit to China in June 2013,President Xi Jinping on a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago parliamentary delegation visit to China in June 2013,President Xi Jinping on a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago .
Beijing time on February 25, 2014 in the afternoon, Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People with Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago's talks, Beijing time) on 26 February 2014, President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with the people of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago Beijing time on February 25, 2014 in the afternoon, Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People with Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago's talks, Beijing time) on 26 February 2014, President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with the people of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago . held talks with China Sino - US economic and trade development held talks with China Sino - US economic and trade development .
. faster, according to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, in 2012, with trade of US $4. $4958, where's my exit 3. 12 billion and imports of $137 million,- a year - on - year increase by 59. 6%, - 28. 2% and 8.94%
, culture, sports, youth, women, the Friends of delegations from Trinidad and Tobago close , culture, sports, youth, women, the Friends of delegations from Trinidad and Tobago close . in the two countries signed a cultural cooperation agreement in the two countries signed a cultural cooperation agreement .
China sent a military band, opera, circus and vaudeville and other arts organizations to give visiting performances of Trinidad and Tobago sent a China sent a military band, opera, circus and vaudeville and other arts organizations to give visiting performances of Trinidad and Tobago sent a . football and table tennis teams visit to Trinidad and Tobago at the sports competition, and will be held in photography, painting, ceramics, clothing and arts and crafts, etc.
Exhibition 2012, Chongqing Art Troupe, the Shenzhen Aihua Art Troupe visits Trinidad and Tobago 2013 Exhibition 2012, Chongqing Art Troupe, the Shenzhen Aihua Art Troupe visits Trinidad and Tobago 2013 . 3 months, Zhejiang Wuju Opera Troupe "Happy Spring Festival"Arts Troupe of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 3 months, Zhejiang Wuju Opera Troupe "Happy Spring Festival"Arts Troupe of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago .
visit was partly the result of an "all - star in the steel band" Eggleton visit was partly the result of an "all - star in the steel band" Eggleton . performances of Trinidad and Tobago athletics, table tennis and basketball team performances of Trinidad and Tobago athletics, table tennis and basketball team .
Zeng's visit to China in September 2010, the Shanghai World Expo held in Trinidad and Tobago "Trinidad and Tobago -" Zeng's visit to China in September 2010, the Shanghai World Expo held in Trinidad and Tobago "Trinidad and Tobago -" . 10 months, the martial arts of Trinidad and Tobago Regiment has participated in the 8th Zhengzhou China International Shaolin Wushu Festival, and won the bronze medal on the 10 months, the martial arts of Trinidad and Tobago Regiment has participated in the 8th Zhengzhou China International Shaolin Wushu Festival, and won the bronze medal on the .
U.S. relations with the United States is the largest trading partner of Trinidad and Tobago, and investing heavily in Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago at the U. S. economy tend to have large at the same time, both sides in the fight against drug trafficking but also works to ensure that the at the same time, both sides in the fight against drug trafficking but also works to ensure that the .
In April 2009,U.S. President Barack Obama to attend the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago 11 January 2010, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the US 11 January 2010, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the US .
in April 2011, Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar attended the Summit of the Organization of American States (OAS) in April 2011, Prime Minister Kamla Persad - Bissessar attended the Summit of the Organization of American States (OAS) . USA in September 2012, "Underwood" was a ship visit to Trinidad and Tobago at the USA in September 2012, "Underwood" was a ship visit to Trinidad and Tobago at the .
In April 2013, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the US In April 2013, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the US . June, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago at the UK's relationship with the
and the UK maintain close political and economic relations, in November 2009, the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago capital Port of Spain;In September 2010, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the UK;June 17, 2014, Trinidad and Tobago participated in the Eighth British Caribbean Ministerial Forum and the UK maintain close political and economic relations, in November 2009, the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago capital Port of Spain;In September 2010, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the UK;June 17, 2014, Trinidad and Tobago participated in the Eighth British Caribbean Ministerial Forum . to the west of Trinidad and Tobago and maintain the relationship with the Western Europe and Canada have maintained close political and economic relationship to the west of Trinidad and Tobago and maintain the relationship with the Western Europe and Canada have maintained close political and economic relationship .
was an active member of the Commonwealth Conference, October 2008, Trinidad and Tobago as a member of the Caribbean Forum and the EU signed the economic partnership agreements, " was an active member of the Commonwealth Conference, October 2008, Trinidad and Tobago as a member of the Caribbean Forum and the EU signed the economic partnership agreements, "." in November 2009, the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago capital Port of Spain held " in November 2009, the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago capital Port of Spain held .
in July 2010, the 25th General Assembly of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain, held 9 - month in July 2010, the 25th General Assembly of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain, held 9 - month .,Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the UK ,Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the prime minister's visit to the UK .
May 2012, Governor General of Canada, Panama and the Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago a visit by Prime Minister May 2012, Governor General of Canada, Panama and the Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago a visit by Prime Minister . attaches importance to the relationship of solidarity and cooperation with the Caribbean, the Caribbean Community and the Association of Caribbean States of the initial one, plus the League based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago attaches importance to the relationship of solidarity and cooperation with the Caribbean, the Caribbean Community and the Association of Caribbean States of the initial one, plus the League based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago .
for the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice and Human Rights, to promote the regional integration process for the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice and Human Rights, to promote the regional integration process . July 1999 at the twentieth special session of the CARICOM Summit in Trinidad and Tobago July 1999 at the twentieth special session of the CARICOM Summit in Trinidad and Tobago .
convened in March 2000, the CARICOM heads of the 11 th session of the Conference, heads of government summit in Trinidad and Tobago participated in the division of responsibilities,and is responsible for security (including drugs and illegal firearms) convened in March 2000, the CARICOM heads of the 11 th session of the Conference, heads of government summit in Trinidad and Tobago participated in the division of responsibilities,and is responsible for security (including drugs and illegal firearms) . problems in April 2005, the Caribbean Court of Justice in Trinidad and Tobago problems in April 2005, the Caribbean Court of Justice in Trinidad and Tobago .
was established in January 2006, Trinidad and Tobago joined the CARICOM Single Market was established in January 2006, Trinidad and Tobago joined the CARICOM Single Market . in August 2008, Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and three Eastern Caribbean countries jointly advocate the establishment of political and economic alliance in August 2008, Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and three Eastern Caribbean countries jointly advocate the establishment of political and economic alliance .
in December 2011, the States of the Caribbean Community and Cuba in December 2011, the States of the Caribbean Community and Cuba . Summit will be held in April 2012, Trinidad and Tobago cancelled the final adjudication of the Privy Council, Trinidad and Tobago to the Caribbean Court of Justice of the Court of Final Appeal determined as Summit will be held in April 2012, Trinidad and Tobago cancelled the final adjudication of the Privy Council, Trinidad and Tobago to the Caribbean Court of Justice of the Court of Final Appeal determined as .
5 months,Caribbean Trade and Investment Conference, held in Trinidad and Tobago 5 months,Caribbean Trade and Investment Conference, held in Trinidad and Tobago . 8 September, Jamaica, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago at the visit to the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of 8 September, Jamaica, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago at the visit to the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of .
relations with latin america over Trinidad and Tobago attaches importance to relations with Latin American countries of the region sold relations with latin america over Trinidad and Tobago attaches importance to relations with Latin American countries of the region sold . actively with national security and fight drugs - trafficking co actively with national security and fight drugs - trafficking co .
in January 1998, Citibank's prime minister on an official visit to Mexico, this is the first time in 23 years, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago visited, that two side signed a scientific and technological cooperation, educational and cultural cooperation,Combating illicit drug - trafficking cooperation and consultations between the two Foreign Ministries in January 1998, Citibank's prime minister on an official visit to Mexico, this is the first time in 23 years, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago visited, that two side signed a scientific and technological cooperation, educational and cultural cooperation,Combating illicit drug - trafficking cooperation and consultations between the two Foreign Ministries . 4 agreements in April, Citibank's Prime Minister Nuri al - Maliki in the Chilean capital of Santiago, at the Second Summit of the Americas 4 agreements in April, Citibank's Prime Minister Nuri al - Maliki in the Chilean capital of Santiago, at the Second Summit of the Americas .
August Pan and Prime Minister travelled to Venezuela to attend the 500th anniversary of Columbus's ceremonies in a month in Costa Rica's president August Pan and Prime Minister travelled to Venezuela to attend the 500th anniversary of Columbus's ceremonies in a month in Costa Rica's president . Rodriguez on a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago Rodriguez on a state visit to Trinidad and Tobago .
and take an active part in the latin - american national security and fight drugs - trafficking co and take an active part in the latin - american national security and fight drugs - trafficking co . in August 2010, the Energy Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Xi Pei - de Chang Ba Sa during a visit to Venezuela, the parties signed an agreement to jointly develop gas in August 2010, the Energy Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Xi Pei - de Chang Ba Sa during a visit to Venezuela, the parties signed an agreement to jointly develop gas .
in November 2011,National Security of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at the Ministerial Conference held in in November 2011,National Security of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at the Ministerial Conference held in . 12 month, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the Prime Minister to Venezuela attended the Latin - Caribbean Summit 2012 12 month, Kamla Persad - Bissessar, the Prime Minister to Venezuela attended the Latin - Caribbean Summit 2012 .
3 months, 4 months than visit 3 months, 4 months than visit . panama, colombia than to attend the summit of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Asian - African relations and India panama, colombia than to attend the summit of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Asian - African relations and India .
dealings, both parties have signed agreements on trade, science and culture. Along with the rapid development of the Asian - Pacific economic agreement ,Trinidad and Tobago and start paying attention to other areas, "the relationship of ,Trinidad and Tobago and start paying attention to other areas, "the relationship of .
Trinidad and emphasize the development of relations with African countries by Trinidad and emphasize the development of relations with African countries by . announced in April and Malawi established diplomatic relations in September, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago announced in April and Malawi established diplomatic relations in September, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago .
Malaji attended in South Africa between CARICOM and the Southern African Development Community Dialogue Malaji attended in South Africa between CARICOM and the Southern African Development Community Dialogue . attaches importance to relations with the Asia - Pacific region, Trinidad and Tobago and India dealings, both parties have signed agreements on trade, science and cultural agreements with South Korea have signed agreements on investment promotion and protection of the attaches importance to relations with the Asia - Pacific region, Trinidad and Tobago and India dealings, both parties have signed agreements on trade, science and cultural agreements with South Korea have signed agreements on investment promotion and protection of the .
In April 2009, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago - initiated and organized by the African Energy In April 2009, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago - initiated and organized by the African Energy . conference in March 2011, the Indian government financed the construction of a new Trinidad and Tobago at the Gandhi Institute conference in March 2011, the Indian government financed the construction of a new Trinidad and Tobago at the Gandhi Institute .
scheduled to commence in January 2012,Kamla Persad - Bissessar, Prime Minister of India scheduled to commence in January 2012,Kamla Persad - Bissessar, Prime Minister of India .
Tourism
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad is the larger of the two main islands, located in the West Indies the most, and just off the coast of northeast Venezuela on the south, only recently at the 11 km to the West Indies in Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad is the larger of the two main islands, located in the West Indies the most, and just off the coast of northeast Venezuela on the south, only recently at the 11 km to the West Indies in Trinidad . is the sixth largest island of the Lesser Antilles, the largest of the is the sixth largest island of the Lesser Antilles, the largest of the .
Tobago island, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, South America is the second largest of the West Indies located at the southern tip of Long Island on the Atlantic Tobago island, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, South America is the second largest of the West Indies located at the southern tip of Long Island on the Atlantic . 42 km at its widest point and also only 11 km long and narrow shape, like a cigar, but the island's tobacco - growing, hence the name of the island is also called "Tobago", meaning "tobacco" 42 km at its widest point and also only 11 km long and narrow shape, like a cigar, but the island's tobacco - growing, hence the name of the island is also called "Tobago", meaning "tobacco".
's Lake's Pitch Lake (Lake) is an odd number of natural asphalt lakes, the lakes in the Caribbean on the island of Trinidad in the south - west of the lake the " 's Lake's Pitch Lake (Lake) is an odd number of natural asphalt lakes, the lakes in the Caribbean on the island of Trinidad in the south - west of the lake the "." there was no water, but some are made of natural asphalt, so people call it " there was no water, but some are made of natural asphalt, so people call it .
' s lake of asphalt called Pitch Lake is considered one of the resort, which attracts about 20,000 visitors on ' s lake of asphalt called Pitch Lake is considered one of the resort, which attracts about 20,000 visitors on . it has been likened to "bad parking" and has called for "in the Caribbean in the ugliest tourist attraction" it has been likened to "bad parking" and has called for "in the Caribbean in the ugliest tourist attraction" .
Asa Wright Nature Center Asa Wright Nature Center was founded in 1967, is located in Trinidad, it founded by a group of naturalists and bird watchers,Arima Valley to protect the natural environment and research and protect wildlife for Asa Wright Nature Center Asa Wright Nature Center was founded in 1967, is located in Trinidad, it founded by a group of naturalists and bird watchers,Arima Valley to protect the natural environment and research and protect wildlife for . it is the first to be established in the Caribbean Nature Center it is the first to be established in the Caribbean Nature Center .
center of main region located in front of the coffee - cocoa - growing citrus, and tropical rainforest surrounded on all sides, resulting in the entire region of the natural environment had on Tropical Rainforest in center of main region located in front of the coffee - cocoa - growing citrus, and tropical rainforest surrounded on all sides, resulting in the entire region of the natural environment had on Tropical Rainforest in . Malaga Cove Beach Malaga Cove beach for up to 14 km of coastline, sunny, sandy beaches, visitors have been attracted to Malaga Cove Beach Malaga Cove beach for up to 14 km of coastline, sunny, sandy beaches, visitors have been attracted to .
Other
Main Chamber Of Commerce
Trinidad and Tobago are tourism and industrial development company (): p. o. Box222, 10 - 14PhilippsStreet,,: 001 - 868 - 6236022 6233591 - 3 / 3 - / - 6231932 4Fax: 001 - 868 -6259062http: / / www co. tt2. Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce, The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago - President Catherine Kumar Contact: Phyllis Johnson Address: Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Rms. 350352 - Lady Young Road, Port of: 0.001 - 868 - 6278570 / 9541 / 7986Fax: 001 - 868 - 6277405E - mail: inbox . com 3. Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, David O'Brian - President Contact: Cheryl Address: Chamber of Commerce Building, Columbus Circle,: 001 - 868 - 6376965 / 6Fax: 001 - 868 - 6377425E - mail:
chamber chamber. org. tt4.6 South Trinidad Chamber of Commerce in South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Wayne - President Contacts:,: P.O. Box 80,San: 001 - 868 - 6525613, 6579077, 6537621Fax: 001 - 868 - 6525613 Chamber Email: projects. org5. Manufacturers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) Manufacturers Association - President StuartMr. Anthony - GM Address: CIC Building, 122 - 124 Frederick Street,Port of: 0.001 - 868 - 6231029 / 30Fax: 001 - 868 - 6231031E - mail:
gm. com6. large Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Richard - President Contact: Sarah Address: Kibon House,sopwith 1 Road,Tel / Fax: 001 - 868 - 6715754E - mail: . www. 18fu. tt7. Couva / Lisa angle Chamber of Couva / Pt. The Chamber of Commerce President: Mr Desmond Baxter 1st VP. (Billy): Jocelyn Palmer Address: Cor. MStreet and Southern Main Road,Couva Tel / Fax: 001 - 868 - 6365017E - mail:
cpcc98. www. 18fu Tunapuna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms. Kieran Maharaj - President Contact: Wayne Dawson Address: LP 7 Centenary Street,: 001 - 868 - 6403838Fax: 001 - 868 - 6625654E - mail: cathy. www. 18fu. tt9. Sangre Grand, Sangre Grande Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce President Anil - Address: c / o Secretary to the Government - Indra - Maharaj, 2nd Fl, 's Building, the Eastern Main Road,Sangre: 001 - 868 - 6682260Fax: 001 - 868 - 668232910. Buddha Ting Chamber angle Pt Murray - President, VP -: (PRO) 648 - 3450 / (c) Address: c /, / Fax: 001 - 868 - 6484961E - mail:
. www. 18fu. tt11. Pénard / Derby / Chamber of Commerce in penal -: # 3RockRoad,,: 001 - 868 - 6477680Fax: 001 - 868 - 647718012. Employers' Association of Trinidad and Tobago consultation & -:: 625 - 4723Address: POBox911,# 43DundonaldStreet,: 001 - 868 - 6325433x2600E - mail: eca wow. net13. downtown shopkeepers and merchants association & (DOMA) -: / c,Cor. Queen &: 001 - 868 - 6234894Email: texking
wow. net14. Trinidad and Tobago at the bankers association amp -: c / & Finance22 - 24St.,PortofSpain15. Trinidad and Tobago Association of Insurers & (A. T. T C. (-): Mr.: 28SackvilleStreet,: 001 - 868 - 6242817 / 6252940Fax: 001 - 868 - 625513216. Trinidad hotel,Catering and Tourism Association, and President - Restaurants -: Phone: 001 62251651stVP - 868 - - - - - 868 - 62257652ndVP - 0.001 - 0.001 - - 868 - 6246267AliKhan: thector: 001 - 868 - 6243211Address: c / VV VV,: 001 - 868 - 6341174 / 5ReneSeepersad - 639 - 0191 (W); (Cell) 685 - 0456c /, Blenheim, Mt. St. G: 639 - 660 / 9543 - 8228Contact: Roxanne17. Arima Chamber of Commerce:: c / (ADM) 20 - 21HollisAvenue,Arima18. Sanwan Chamber of Commerce -: c /. ',SanJuanPhone001 - 868 - 6381163Email: . www. 18fu. tt19. Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (): 1241 - Rooms1238,, P. O. Box442LadyYoungroad, St. Ann's: 001 - 868 - 6234830Fax: 001 - 868 - 6236116http: / / www wow. net
