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ABOUT
TOBAGO
Tobago
is totally unspoiled as far as Development. They call it the last
of the "unspoiled caribbean". This strip of island is just
41 by 14 kilometres, and with its' rolling hills, palm-lined beaches,
lush tropical rain forests and pristine coral reefs, it is a wonderful
secret to explore.
The
south (windward) coast is colored by a dark lush green color, the
waves splash in from the Atlantic and nestled all along its' shores
are fishing villages. On the north (leeward) coast, Tobago has some
of its most beautiful beaches. On the mainland, the "eastern
landscape of the interior rises steeply into tall peaks, providing
shelter for the oldest protected rainforest reserve in the western
hemisphere"*.
Trinidad
and Tobago are the southernmost islands of the Caribbean archipelago,
and are geologically an extension of the South American continent.
Trinidad
is separated from Venezuela by the seven (7) mile (11km) straits of
the Gulf of Paria.
Trinidad and Tobago comprises 1,980 square miles (5128km2). The territory
enjoys a tropical climate with average maximum temperatures of 32°C,
(89°F). Tobago's temperatures are cooler, owing to the more constant
north east trade winds. There is a dry season from January to May
and a wet season from June to December. Annual rainfall is about 200
cm (40 inches) over most of the country. Tobago is just south of the
hurricane belt.
Useful
Facts: The official language is English. The local currency is Trinidad
and Tobago dollar (TT$) (TTD1=100 Cents). A floating rate system is
in force. Currently $1US=$6.24TT; $1CDN = $4.48TT.
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