Context:
During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago, both nations signed six bilateral agreements to enhance cooperation in pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, and digital education. Trinidad and Tobago also joined India-led global initiatives such as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Geographical Features: · Island Geography: o Consists of two main islands: Trinidad (larger and more populous) and Tobago. o Located near the Orinoco Delta and continental shelf of South America—making it geologically distinct from many other Caribbean islands. · Mountain Ranges: o The Northern Range in Trinidad is a geologic extension of the coastal ranges of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela. o These ranges provide rich biodiversity and affect regional microclimates. · Highest Point: o Mount Aripo (940 meters) – located in the Northern Range, this is the highest elevation in the country. · Major Rivers: o Caroni River: Vital for agriculture and freshwater needs; it flows westward into the Gulf of Paria. o Ortoire River: Flows east into the Atlantic; significant for the southeastern drainage system. · Pitch Lake (in La Brea, Trinidad): o World’s largest natural deposit of asphalt. o Estimated to hold 10 million tons of asphalt, used for road surfacing globally. o It is both a geological wonder and an economic asset, attracting scientific and tourism interest. |
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