Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is located in the southern Caribbean of Central America, adjacent to the waters off Venezuela, with a land area of 5128 square kilometers, including 4828 square kilometers for Trinidad Island and 300 square kilometers for Tobago Island. The country is divided into 9 counties, 2 cities, 3 districts, and 1 semi autonomous administrative region (Tobago Island), with the capital being Port of Spain. In 2022, the total population of Trinidad and Tobago was 1.421 million， sports fitness .
In 1498, Columbus discovered places such as Tedo during his third voyage. In 1889, the islands of Te and Duo merged to become British colonies. In 1956, Trinidad and Tobago implemented internal autonomy. In 1962, the Western Indian Federation disintegrated. On August 31 of the same year, Trinidad and Tobago declared independence. On August 1, 1976, it was restructured as a republic but remained a member of the Commonwealth.
Trinidad and Tobago focuses on energy development and processing. The energy industry is the pillar of the economy in TEDA. In recent years, the construction, tourism, and financial insurance industries have developed rapidly. The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a serious impact on the economy of Trinidad and Tobago. In 2022, Trinidad and Tobago will have a GDP of US $29.34 billion and a per capita GDP of US $22259.
geographical environment
Regional location
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is located at latitude 10 ° 38 'north and longitude 61 ° 31' west, in the southern Caribbean region of Central America, adjacent to the waters off Venezuela. The country is composed of two major islands, Trinidad and Tobago, along with 21 smaller islands, and the majority of the population is concentrated on Trinidad. The total area is 5128 square kilometers, with Trinidad Island covering 4828 square kilometers and Tobago Island covering 300 square kilometers. Located at the southeastern end of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, facing Venezuela across the sea to the southwest and northwest. Composed of Trinidad and Tobago and some nearby small islands in the Lesser Antilles.
topographic features
The terrain of Trinidad Island is mainly composed of plains and low mountains; The northeast of Tobago Island has undulating peaks, while the southwest has a flat terrain.
Climate characteristics
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has a tropical marine climate, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 34 ℃ throughout the year. The average temperature during the day is 28 ℃, and at night it is 23 ℃. The whole year is divided into two seasons, with January to May being the dry season and June to December being the rainy season
