Central America

Trinidad and Tobago

Location

Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.

There is a threat of terrorism in Trinidad and Tobago. Theft can be a problem in parts of downtown Port of Spain and in other urban areas. This also involves armed robbery. There was a spate of kidnappings between 2002 and 2005. Vehicle security, personal security, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building / office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation / sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, helicopter safety, cultures / customs, communications.

Use bottled water.

Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains.

Tropical; rainy season (June to December).

Outside usual path of hurricanes and other tropical storms.

Dengue haemorrhage fever, hepatitis A, HIV/AIDS, polio, rabies, typhoid, yellow fever.
Hospital: Port of Spain General Hospital, Charlotte Street. Tel: 632 951

Water pollution from agricultural chemicals, industrial wastes, and raw sewage; oil pollution of beaches; deforestation; soil erosion.

The standard of driving is poor. Road accidents leading to fatalities are a regular occurrence. Roads are narrow and winding, road surfaces are of low standard. Always use a reputable taxi after dark.

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