Trinidad and Tobago Capitals

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Port of Spain is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the 3^rd largest city in the country after Chaguanas and Fernando. It is located in the northeastern region of Trinidad Island. Port of Spain was made the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago in 1757. The city is home to the many international businesses, and banks. It is also a commercial hub and the country's biggest port.

The city of Port of Spain has more residents living in the city center compared to the urban and metropolitan areas. The city center itself has a population of 165,100 residents. The urban area has a population of 37,074 while the metropolitan area has 128,000 residents. The Port of Spain’s population is increasing because people are migrating to look for opportunities available in the city.

Port of Spain offers excellent tourist sites ranging from sightseeing, the vibrant culture of Trinidad, culinary delights, and recreational activities. The most popular tourist attractions within the city include the national zoo, botanical gardens, and the presidential palace. Unlike many other countries, the residence of the president is also open for tours.

Port of Spain experiences two climatic seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The dry season starts from January to mid-April with February, March, and April being the driest. The three months receive very little rain around 30/40 millimeters of rainfall per month. From June to December the city experiences the rainy season.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Port of Spain
Languages	English (official), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish, Chinese
Ethnic Groups	East Indian 35.4%, African 34.2%, mixed - other 15.3%, mixed African/East Indian 7.7%, other 1.3%, unspecified 6.2% (2011 est.)
Religion	Protestant 32.1% (Pentecostal/Evangelical/Full Gospel 12%, Baptist 6.9%, Anglican 5.7%, Seventh-Day Adventist 4.1%, Presbyterian/Congretational 2.5%, other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 21.6%, Hindu 18.2%, Muslim 5%, Jehovah's Witness 1.5%, other 8.4%, none 2.2%, unspecified 11.1% (2011 est.)
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	31 August 1962 (from the UK)
Area	5,128.00 km²
Land Area	5,128.00 km²
Population	1,220,479.00 Population on Trinidad concentrated in the western half of the island; on Tobago in the southern half
Location	Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
GDP(PPP)	$43,570,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$31,900.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are the United States, Brazil, and Argentina.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and methanol.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are the United States, China, and Gabon.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include mineral fuels, lubricants, machinery, and transportation equipment.
Climate	Temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south
Terrain	Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains
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