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  Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its pre-Lenten Carnival and as the birthplace of steelpan, calypso and limbo.
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most prosperous nations in the Caribbean, although less so than it was during the "oil boom" between 1973 and 1983.
Trinidad and Tobago is a liberal democracy with a two-party system and a bicameral parliamentary system based on the Westminster System.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago   (2855 words)

  
 PROCICARIBE.org - CLAWRENET Gateway to Land and Water Information: Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is situated at the southernmost end of the Caribbean island chain between 10º and 11º 30' N latitude and 60º 30' and 62º W longitude.
In 1996, the population of Trinidad and Tobago was estimated at 1 269 000.
In Trinidad the average rainfall is 2,200 millimetres, with wide variation between 3,500 millimetres in the eastern Northern Range and 1,300 millimetres on the off-shore islands of the north west peninsula and in the southwest peninsula.
www.procicaribe.org /networks/clawrenet/reports/z_tt/tt.htm   (6694 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago (08/05)
Trinidad and Tobago is the 5th largest exporter of LNG in the world and the single largest supplier of LNG to the U.S., supplying between 70-75% of all LNG imported into the U.S. Overall, the petroleum sector grew by 10.5% in 2004, the third straight year of double-digit growth.
Recognizing the role that energy plays in the economic life of Trinidad and Tobago, where it was the source last year of 37% of governmental revenues, the government is seeking to diversify the economy to reduce dependence on the energy sector and to achieve self-sustaining growth.
Trinidad and Tobago is a democracy that maintains close relations with its Caribbean neighbors and major North American and European trading partners.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/35638.htm   (3790 words)

  
 Scarborough, Tobago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scarborough, Tobago is the largest town on Tobago, one of the two islands of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Scarborough's deepwater harbour was built in 1991; before that ships were forced to anchor offshore.
Scarborough became the capital of Tobago in 1769 when it replaced the then-capital of Georgetown.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scarborough,_Tobago   (135 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago (11/03)
Trinidad and Tobago is a unitary state, with a parliamentary democracy modeled after that of the U.K. From 1962 until 1976, Trinidad and Tobago, although completely independent, acknowledged the British monarch as the figurehead chief of state.
Tobago was given a measure of self-government in 1980 and is governed by the Tobago House of Assembly.
Trinidad and Tobago is the 5th largest exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/t/1897.htm   (3083 words)

  
 Trinidad & Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Trinidad and Tobago is the world’s leading exporter of ammonia and methanol and in the case of liquefied natural gas it is among the top five exporting countries in the world.
Trinidad and Tobago as a result of institutional and commercial arrangements and its regulatory environment, has become an extremely attractive location for investment, particularly in energy and energy related activities, since its proven abundant energy resources and much of the necessary infrastructure needed to use the said resources are well established.
Trinidad and Tobago is a signatory to the ICSID Convention and the New York Convention and by virtue of the latter foreign arbitral awards of signatory territories can be registered and enforced in Trinidad and Tobago.
www.lexcaribbean.com /Trinidad.htm   (2041 words)

  
 Trinidad & Tobago Features | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
Trinidad and Tobago are among the top 10 spots in the world in terms of the number of species of birds per square mile -- more than 430, many living within pristine rain forests, lowlands and savannahs, and fresh- and saltwater swamps.
Tobago is considered a prime diving destination as the clear waters provide maximum visibility.
Ecoconsciousness is strong on Tobago, where the rain forests of the Main Ridge were set aside for protection in 1764, creating the first such preserve in the western hemisphere.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=trinidad_tobago@158&cur_section=fea&feature=30003   (1713 words)

  
 Enjoy in Trinidad and Tobago Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Separated from Venezuela by the Paria Gulf, the Trinidad and Tobago Islands are a state of recent republican life.
Trinidad is recognized as the most cosmopolitan island of the Caribbean.
Trinidad was a Spanish island for 200 years until Britain seized it in 1797.
www.caribeinsider.com /countrycities.do?country=248   (454 words)

  
 Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Tobago, the smaller partner, is everybody’s ideal Caribbean island, with her beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs offering world-class diving – all the ingredients for a tranquil tropical vacation yet without the crowds that overexposed destinations attract.
Trinidad (10 1/2º N, 61 1/2º W) is the southernmost island of the Caribbean chain; Tobago (11º N, 60º W) is 21 miles north-east of Trinidad.
Trinidad and Tobago’s 1.3 million people are English-speaking, and share a vibrant common culture, but trace their roots back to Africa, India, Europe, China, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
www.optinam2005.com /about_tobago.htm   (1776 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad, the larger at 1,864 sq mi (4,828 sq km), is mainly flat and rolling, with mountains in the north that reach a height of 3,085 ft (940 m) at Mount Aripo.
Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago, officially Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, republic (2005 est.
Trinidad and Tobago is the premier candidate to host the FTAA Secretariat.(Special Advertsing Feauture)(Free Trade Area of the Americas)...
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108046.html   (924 words)

  
 Trinidad & Tobago Smart Travel Tips | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
Travelers should exercise reasonable caution in Trinidad, especially in the highly populated east-west corridor and downtown Port of Spain, where walking on the streets at night is not recommended unless you're with a group.
As a general rule, Tobago is safer than its larger sister island, though this should not lure you into a false sense of security.
Getting married in Trinidad and Tobago is still not as easy as on some other islands, but idyllic Tobago is still fairly popular as a wedding spot.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=trinidad_tobago@158&cur_section=tra&pg=3   (1050 words)

  
 Hotels in Tobago (and Vicinity)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Scarborough, TO Located on the leeward side of Tobago on Stone Haven Bay, this resort is five miles from Scarborough and the airport.
Scarborough, TO Located adjacent to the Tobago Plantations PGA golf course, this hotel is only three miles from Scarborough.
Tobago Island Suites overlooks the Mount Irvine Golf-Course and is within walking distance of three well-known and popular beaches.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/TrinidadandTobago/TobagoandVicinity.asp   (421 words)

  
 Fisheries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Fisheries Division; Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago).
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Fisheries Division.
Fishing agreement between the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the government of the Republic of Venezuela.
grid2.cr.usgs.gov /cepnet/trini_tbgo/fisheries/refe_fishdiv.htm   (2946 words)

  
 About Trinidad and Tobago - Geography
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.
Tobago's temperatures are cooler, owing to the more constant north east trade winds.
www.visittnt.com /General/about/geography.html   (171 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago Scuba Diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Trinidad is the Carnival capital of the Caribbean.
The wreck of the Maverick, a 300+ foot passenger ferry sunk in April of 1997 is a must-dive in Tobago.
Trinidad is separated from Venezuela by the 7 mile (11km) straits of the Gulf of Paria.
www.sportdiver.com /destination.jsp?destinationID=10143   (529 words)

  
 Hostals in Scarborough | Jeugdherbergen in Scarborough, Trinidad en Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Goedkope Accommodatie > Jeugdherbergen > Midden-Amerika > Trinidad en Tobago > Scarborough
Scarborough Goedkope Accommodatie > [ Jeugdherbergen ]
Located in the beautiful islands of the Caribbean, Tobago is a virtual unspoilt paradise, still very much...
www.travellerspoint.com /hostels-nl-ci-1153.html   (45 words)

  
 About Trinidad and Tobago : Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Tobago is really the last of the “unspoilt Caribbean.” This strip of elongated land just 41 by 14 kilometres, abounds with natural allure: palm-lined beaches, lush rain forests and pristine coral reefs.
The south (windward) coast is washed by the dark green, wave-whipped Atlantic and is lined with vibrant fishing villages while the north (leeward) coast provides Tobago with some of its finest beaches.
The island’s ‘southland’ is a friendly base from which to explore the island’s modern oil towns, picturesque fishing villages and calm deserted beaches.
www.gov.tt /about   (315 words)

  
 Welcome to the Manta Lodge Hotel located in Scarborough, Tobago. Come discover Scarborough, Tobago
Tobago Dive Experience is proud of its repeat clientele as its reputation has been built on its personalised service - it is widely known that it is mostly natural resources that bring a guest to a country but nearly always the people that make them stay.
Combine all this with the fact that Trinidad and Tobago are two of the most southern of the Caribbean islands, and they become an almost irressistible destination.
Tobago has many attractions - from palm fringed beaches, clear tropical waters, an abundance of wildlife and culture, but our number one resource is our people, the islanders.
www.mayanriviera.com /hotels/mantalodge/profile.cfm   (577 words)

  
 Discover Trinidad & Tobago: Homepage
Published regularly since 1991, Discover Trinidad and Tobago is the top visitor's guide to the Caribbean's most fascinating destination.
Trinidad has all the things you’d expect from a Caribbean island — sun, sea, sand, plus friendly locals, music, parties, and ample opportunities for relaxation in rich natural surroundings.
First-timers might be surprised at the rejuvenating powers, the easy-going character and idyllic scenery of an island they knew little about; returnees come back to take pleasure in the essential ingredients of a dream holiday.
www.meppublishers.com /online/discover   (275 words)

  
 Scuba Yellow Pages - Scuba Diving Destinations: Trinidad and Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Tobago is a small island and compared to many other Caribbean Island destinations, it is visited by relatively few divers making it very pristine and untouched.
Holders of Venezuelan Official and Diplomatic Passports accredited to Trinidad and Tobago are exempted from the Visa requirements for the period of their assignment.
Citizens of South Africa are allowed entry into Trinidad and Tobago for religious, cultural, sporting, educational activities with visas issued without reference.
www.scubayellowpages.com /destinations/caribbean/tobago.htm   (854 words)

  
 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Excursion | Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | ISLAND EXPLORER
Travelling through Scarborough en route to Fort King George, our first stop of the day is at the Tobago Museum.
After our guided tour of the Tobago Museum, and a visit to the fort, we continue along the Windward Coast Road, passing through several villages such as Bacolet, Mount St George, Granby Point, Pembroke and Bell Garden, where we shall visit Richmond Great House.
Please note that there is walking in the Tobago Museum and Fort King George, involving inclined ground and a few steps; walking around Richmond Great House; a few steps in the restaurant; and walking in Charlotteville.
www.fredolsencruises.co.uk /fredolsen/process/shoretours/shoretour_detail/id=2571,portcode_id=488.html   (276 words)

  
 The Steelbands (Pan) of Trinidad and Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The conventional steelbands of Trinidad and Tobago today can range in size from about 10 to 140 members, although 100 members is more usual today, each playing steel drum instruments or steel “pans”, as they are called locally.
No reference to the steelbands of Trinidad and Tobago could hold any weight, without some reference to the extraordinarily dedicated and talented men and women, who have in the past, or endeavour today, to make it all happen.
What is not directly apparent to the casual observer, or nonchalant visitor, is that in Trinidad and Tobago and perhaps just about now, in some other places, is that the steel drum instrument has matured into, and is now fully accepted as, an ordinary musical instrument.
www.seetobago.com /trinidad/pan/bands_tt.htm#steelpan   (5344 words)

  
 Communique issued at the conclusion of the Tenth Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD), ...
John Rahael, Minister of Health, Trinidad and Tobago welcomed Delegates to Trinidad and Tobago and reiterated his Government's recognition of the vital role of the COHSOD in addressing the human condition by placing people at the centre of its development strategies.
Rahael indicated that all were of critical importance to Trinidad and Tobago and to the Region, as in almost all these areas, a regional response was required.
The COHSOD also expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago for their warm and generous hospitality and for the arrangements put in place for this meeting.
www.caricom.org /jsp/pressreleases/pres67_04.htm   (2828 words)

  
 Noonsite: Trinidad & Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Trinidad & Tobago are more frequented by yachts since most insurance companies now require boats to spend the hurricane season south of latitude 12°40'N, (i.e.
The Trinidad Carnival is one of the best in the world (it gets very busy during Carnival period so advance booking may be necessary for berths).
News From Trinidad and Tobago November 2004 (02 Dec 2004)
www.noonsite.com /Countries/TrinidadTobago   (266 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago make up a Central American country between the eastern Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, to the northeast of Venezuela.
We stayed in Trinidad last year for a few months - July to Sept-2005 Let me make a comment about the driving - BEWARE - there appears to be no real laws of the road.
Upon arriving in Trinidad a century ago, the Indians lost their former caste, and are considered equal to each other.
wikitravel.org /en/Trinidad_and_Tobago   (1659 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - Destination Twin Isles, Windward Islands, Caribbean, West ...
Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago is the leading Caribbean producer of oil and gas, and has earned a reputation as an excellent investment site for international businesses.
Trinidad and Tobago's national airline, connects many Caribbean islands with North America, South America, the United Kingdom and Europe.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/trinidad_and_tobago.htm   (656 words)

  
 Hilton Tobago (Scarborough - Trinidad and Tobago)- PopularCities.com
Hilton Tobago (Scarborough - Trinidad and Tobago)- PopularCities.com
The hotel overlooks the Tobago Plantations' 18-hole PGA designed golf course.
Part of the 750 acre Tobago Plantations exclusive mixed-use development, on Tobago's windward side, in the South western region of the island.
www.popularcities.com /hotels/world/11271802hilton-tobago.htm   (180 words)

  
 Hilton Tobago Golf and Spa Resort, Scarborough : Five Star Alliance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hilton Tobago Golf and Spa Resort is located on a 20-acre tropical beachfront, 2.5 miles east of Crown Point International Airport.
Spectacular ocean-front suite with a king-size or twin beds connecting to a parlor with a queen-size sofa bed and a family-size Jacuzzi on a private balcony.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children.
www.fivestaralliance.com /luxury_hotel/scarborough/hilton_tobago_golf_and_spa_resort   (297 words)

  
 Real Estate For Sale in Trinidad and Tobago - Available Properties - Viviun the Leader in International Property ...
The open plan of the living and dining area with its large windows and French doors affords you the luxury of a large, airy open...
From Golf Course - Tobago property Approx two lots of land situated on the Auchskeoch Bucco Road just before the Mt Irvine golf course view from the sloping land includes the Atlantic Ocean and Buccoo Reef ready to...
TWO ACRES of Land for sale in Tobago with full planning consent for a secure gated Development of 12 two-bedroom Houses (each sleeping six people) in 6 Duplexes, 6...
www.viviun.com /Real_Estate/Trinidad_and_Tobago   (589 words)

  
 Hilton Scarborough Trinidad And Tobago; Scarborough Hilton Hotel reservations
The design of Robinson Crusoe is that of a nautical theme that reflects the mystery and history of Tobago's relationship with the famous novel of the same name.
Scarborough Ballroom: An elegant, spacious ballroom with lovely high ceilings, in a sophisticated tropical setting.
Swim up to the bar and have a cool drink while enjoying the sun and the excellent view of the ocean.
www.hlreservations.com /hilton-scarborough-tt   (484 words)

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