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Visiting Trinidad and Tobago? Read brief travel information before you go there.
Trinidad and Tobago is a mixture of different cultures, the home of carnival, limbo dancing and calypso. The natural resources of gas and oil make it the richest country in the region. Those who visit it experience a kind of cosmopolitan excitement.
Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelago state in the Southern Caribbean. The first one is a larger island, when Tobago occupies only 6% of country's surface and has only 4% of state inhabitants. The terrain of the islands is a blend of mountains and plains. Along the north of Trinidad runs the Northern Range of mountains, looming over the country's capital, Port of Spain. Its north and east coasts host beautiful beaches.
Climate is characteristic tropical, the differentiations between the seasons are less acute and the weather is pleasant most of the year. It is temperated by northeast trade winds. The hottest period of the year is considered between June and October. The nation isn't threatened by hurricanes as the islands lie outside this zone.
The population has numerous denominations but the predominant faiths are Roman Catholicism 26% and Hinduism 22%.
The official currency is Trinidad and Tobago dollar equal to 0,16 USD.
You can see in Trinidad a variety of its life as modern skyscrapers built near bazaars and mosques open near cathedrals. This confusion can be met also in architecture styles incorporated in city's buildings: Victorian houses with gingerbread fretwork; the German Renaissance Queen's Royal College; Stollmeyer's Castle, an imitation of a Bavarian Castle. After the visit to magnificent Queen's Park Savannah, to the north of the capital, the walk to Fort George that offers an excellent view of Port of Spain and the mountains of northern Venezuela one should take a rest at a comfortable Trinidad and Tobago holiday accommodation. You can find easily Trinidad and Tobago rentals listed on Gulivers.com.
Tobago is different from its neighboring isle through the tranquility with calm waters and a number of fine beaches, each with their own flavor. The capital, Scarborough, has many quaint houses which spill down from the hilltop to the waterside. Those who choose Tobago holiday accommodation are nearer to Plymouth where can visit mysterious tombstone with inscriptions dating 1700. Pigeon Peak offer beautiful views of the whole island.
So dare to explore this country of contrast rich in natural and historic monuments choosing the best Trinidad and Tobago rentals on Gulivers.com