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Trinidad
& Tobago at a Glance
Language:
English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese
Government:
Parliamentary democracy
Capital:
Port-of-Spain
Size:
5,128 sq km, 362 km of coastline
Location:
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Climate:
There is a Dry Season from January to May and a Wet or
Rainy Season, from June to December. In the Rainy Season,
mornings are usually sunny, followed by brief rains in
the afternoons. The Dry Season is mostly sunny, with occasional
light showers. The islands have an average daytime temperature
of 82 F or 28 C that is warm but not unpleasantly humid
and nights that are very pleasant.
Electricity:
115 volts/230 volts (+/- 6%); 60hz
Currency:
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
Driving:
Visitors in possession of valid licenses issued in U.S.,
Canada, France, U.K., Germany and the Bahamas may drive
for up to three months. International licenses are also
accepted. Driving is on the left side of the road.
Rentals: Car
rental agencies are located in Port of Spain, San Fernando
and at Piarco International Airport. International rental
agency presence at airport. All major credit cards are
accepted.
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