PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
We continued north-west from Devil’s Island in the Caribbean Sea to Port of Spain, Trinidad. It is located off the coast of Venezuela and is the southern-most point of the Caribbean Islands. The population is approx. 1,047,400. There are 2 islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad being the larger of the two which is 14 miles wide and 18 miles long . It gained its independence from Britain in 1962 and became a republic within the Commonwealth. Trinidad-Tobago is one of the most prosperous and stable democratic nations in the Caribbean. Languages spoken are English, French and Spanish. It is home to two of the largest banks in the Caribbean and a major shipping hub.
We were fortunate to have a very knowledgable tour guide, Harry, of Indian descent to drive us around the island. He and his countrymen are very proud of the fact that the recent “Summit of the Americas” on April 15-18 was held in Port of Spain and they are very fond of U.S. President Obama. His posters can be seen all around the city. Harry told us that the population of Trinidad is 42% East Indian, 38% African and the rest are European, Syrian and American.
We stopped at the Botanical Gardens where we saw a “sausage tree”, a boot strap tree, brazil nut tree and a tree with multi-colored bark called the “rainbow” tree.
Trinidad celebrates Carnival in a big way, murals ahound on city walls and buildings. It is also the home of steel drum pan music. Although our stay here was short, thanks to Harry we saw a good portion of the city and learned a great deal about Trinidad.
We continued north-west from Devil’s Island in the Caribbean Sea to Port of Spain, Trinidad. It is located off the coast of Venezuela and is the southern-most point of the Caribbean Islands. The population is approx. 1,047,400. There are 2 islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad being the larger of the two which is 14 miles wide and 18 miles long . It gained its independence from Britain in 1962 and became a republic within the Commonwealth. Trinidad-Tobago is one of the most prosperous and stable democratic nations in the Caribbean. Languages spoken are English, French and Spanish. It is home to two of the largest banks in the Caribbean and a major shipping hub.
We were fortunate to have a very knowledgable tour guide, Harry, of Indian descent to drive us around the island. He and his countrymen are very proud of the fact that the recent “Summit of the Americas” on April 15-18 was held in Port of Spain and they are very fond of U.S. President Obama. His posters can be seen all around the city. Harry told us that the population of Trinidad is 42% East Indian, 38% African and the rest are European, Syrian and American.
We stopped at the Botanical Gardens where we saw a “sausage tree”, a boot strap tree, brazil nut tree and a tree with multi-colored bark called the “rainbow” tree.
Trinidad celebrates Carnival in a big way, murals ahound on city walls and buildings. It is also the home of steel drum pan music. Although our stay here was short, thanks to Harry we saw a good portion of the city and learned a great deal about Trinidad.
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