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USEFUL BUSINESS INFORMATION ON TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
1. Country Brief:
A. Introduction - Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago, a unique Caribbean paradise.There is no place in the world quite like this tiny twin island republic of 1.3 million ethnically diverse people. Bursting with spirit and a heady mix of cultural activities, beautiful people, eco adventure and culinary delights, Trinidad and Tobago has something for everyone. Located just off the tip of Venezuela, Trinidad, the larger and livelier of the islands, is an industrial giant boasting exciting nightlife, a robust energy sector and growing manufacturing industry.
B. Climate - the Dry Season, from January to May and the Wet or Rainy Season, from June to December. In the Rainy Season, mornings are usually sunny, followed by rainy afternoons and fair nights. During this time, our general rainfall pattern is interrupted by days of brilliant sunshine.
C. Geographical Area - 5,128 km² , 1,979 sq mi.
D. Language - English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese.
E. Currency With Exchange Rate - Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
1 TTD = 0.159987 USD
F. Population -1,305,000 (July 2005 estimate).
G. Major Cities - Arima , Chaguanas , Charlotteville , Scarborough.
2. Transportation:
A. Railway - minimal agricultural railroad system near San Fernando; railway service was discontinued in 1968 (2001).
B. Road - Highways: total: 8,320 km; paved: 4,252 km; unpaved: 4,068 km (1999 est.).
C. Airports - 6 (2002).
D. Waterways -
E. Sea ports - Pointe-a-Pierre, Point Fortin, Point Lisas, Port-of-Spain, Scarborough, Tembladora.
3. Economy:
A. Major Manufacturing -
B. Major Export - $9.161 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.): petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, steel products, fertilizer, sugar, cocoa, coffee, citrus, flowers.
C. Import - $6.011 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.): machinery, transportation equipment, manufactured goods, food, live animals.
D. Major Industry - petroleum, chemicals, tourism, food processing, cement, beverage, cotton textiles.
E. Trade balance -
4. Trade Associations, Chamber of Commerce, Trade shows and Exhibitions in Trinidad and Tobago:
Major Trade Assocations
Trinidad & Tobago Automobile Association
41 Woodford Street, Newtown, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 622-7194
Chambers of Commerce
A) Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and
Commerce
Representing business in Trinidad and Tobago.
Importers. Exporters. Manufacturers, Distributors,
Agents and Services Industries. Provides Trade and
Market services, Organizes and accommodates
Trade Missions,Product Launches, In-house
Company Training,Training locally and
regionally,Organizes seminars and conferences for
Trinidad and Tobago and offers Trinidad and
Tobago as Conference location, ICC distributor
Columbus Circle, Westmoorings
P.O. Box 499
N/A PORT OF SPAIN
Trinidad and Tobago
www.chamber.org.tt
Telephone: 1868 637 6966
Fax: 1868 637 7425
Email: ttcic@trinidad.net
rjohn@kpmg.co.tt
President KERSTON COOMBS
B) Manager Trade & Industry Development Services
GLENDA ESDELLE
Tel: 868 637 6966
Fax: 868 637 7413
Email: gesdelle@chamber.org.tt
Status: Private
Established: 1879
Number of members: 600
Number of employees: 20
International services?: Yes
Major Trade Shows
5. Useful links:
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