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Tobago
is part of the twin island republic
of Trinidad and Tobago, the
southernmost islands of the Caribbean
archipelago, and are
geologically an extension of the South American continent.
Situated
30 km to the north-east of
Trinidad,
Tobago
has a total area of 300sq
km and measures 42 km by 10km. A
central chain of mountains, called the Main Ridge, extends nearly two-thirds of
the length of the island from its north-eastern tip, the highest point being 567m. Ridges and conical hills descend from the Main Ridge forming attractive valleys
through which numerous streams run to the sea.
Tobago
’s main towns are the capital Scarborough, Roxborough and Charlotteville.
There are
lots to see and do in
Tobago. From shopping in downtown
Scarborough, buying art and craft, visiting museums*, dining at beach front
eateries or fine dining at the many restaurants, diving, golfing, enjoying the
nightlife or simply relaxing on the beach of your choice.
For
more information about Trinidad & Tobago, go to visitTNT.com
or the official Tobago site,
visittobago.gov.tt
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Be sure to visit
Luise
Kimme sculpture museum
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