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Fast Facts
Population
1.303 million
Life Expectancy
70.3 Years
Ethnic Groups
East Indian 40.3%
African 39.5%
Mixed 18.4%
European 0.6%
Chinese and Other 1.2%
Currency
Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
US $ equivalent - $6.32 |
Religions
Roman Catholic 26%
Hindu 22.5%
Anglican 7.8%
Baptist 7.2%
Pentecostal 6.8%
Muslim 5.8%
Seventh Day Adventist 4%
Other Christian 5.8%
Presbyterian 3.3%
Other 10.8%
Language
English
Literacy
98.6% |
Taxes
Value Added Tax (VAT) – 15% on goods and services
Hotel Tax 10 % service charge and 10% hotel room tax
Business Hours
Offices: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Banks: Monday – Thursday 9 am to 2 pm
Friday 9 am to noon and 3 pm to 5 pm
Government: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Airports
Piarco International Airport is 17 miles (27 km) from Port of Spain.
Airport Code POS
Crown Point International Airport is 7 miles (10 km) from Scarborough.
Airport Code TAB
Airlines
International
Piarco is serviced by scheduled flights operated by American Airlines, Continental, British Airways, Liat, Caribbean Airlines, Surinam Airways, Aero postal, Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta Airlines in addition to several other charter operators.
Domestic Air bridge
Caribbean Airlines operates the domestic air bridge with daily service from 5.45 am to 9 pm. The domestic fare is $TT 300 round trip.
Ferries
The Trinidad & Tobago Port Authority operates the domestic ferry service providing transport for passengers, vehicles and cargo between Trinidad & Tobago.
Fast Ferries
T & T Express and T & T Spirit
Duration: Two Hours
Fare: Adult $TT 50 one way; $TT 100 round trip
Conventional Ferries
Panorama & Warrior Spirit
Duration: Five and a half hours
Fare: Economy $TT 37.50: $TT 75 round trip
Cabin $TT 80 one way; $TT 160 round trip
Telephone
1 (868) + seven digit code
Electricity
115 volts/230 volts (+/- 6 percent) and 60 Hz
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