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    Language: English is the official language.

    Currency: The unit of currency is the Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs will accept international credit cards. Travelers cheques, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureaux de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.

    Time: GMT -4.

    Electricity: Electrical current is 115/230 volts, 60hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs are used.

    Communications: The international dialing
    code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1 868. To dial out from the islands the prefix is 011, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). A GSM 1800 cell phone network is in operation on the islands, with fairly wide coverage. There are several Internet cafes on the island in the main centers.

    Duty Free: Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to bring in the following goods without paying duty: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 227g tobacco; 1 quart wine or spirits; and perfume for personal use. Travelers are also permitted to bring gifts totaling not more than US$200 in value. Alcohol and tobacco products are allowed only for passengers over the age of 17 years.

    Tourist Office
    Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.visittnt.com

    Emergency
    Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).

    Embassies
    Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490.

    High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7245 9351.

    High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418.

    Consulate-General of Trinidad & Tobago, Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia: +61 (0)2 9327 8468.

    High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 460 9688.

    Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860.



    United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 822 5576/5563.

    British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 628 1234/2748.

    Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.

    Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 628 0695.

    South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Trinidad and Tobago): + 876 978 3160/4457.

    Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628 2385.

    New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 238 5991 (Also responsible for Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago).



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