Trinidad and Tobago

Flag Description Red with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist side to the lower fly side. Currency Trinidad and tobago dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Caribbean, islands between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, northeast of venezuela. Climate Tropical; rainy season (june to december). Terrain Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at El Cerro del Aripo 940 m.

Nature & Science News

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Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Trinidad Tobago

This is a map of Trinidad and Tobago. The map illustrates the location of Port of Spain and its proximity to Rio Claro, Siparia, Toco, and the Caribbean Sea.

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