The more serene of the siblings, Tobago is home to the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. It really is the last of the unspoilt Caribbean. Once you behold her beauty, you will understand why Tobago was Robinson Crusoe's isle - and why our European settlers fought over her ownership more than any other Caribbean island. This strip of elongated land, just 41 by 14 kilometres, abounds with natural allure - palm-lined beaches, lush rain forests and pristine coral reefs teeming with rich marine life.
Contrasts of rolling hills against wave-beaten shores create a stunning backdrop for the island's unequalled beauty. The South (Windward) Coast is washed by the dark green, wave-whipped Atlantic and is lined with vibrant fishing villages, while the North (Leeward) Coast provides Tobago with some of its finest beaches.
The eastern landscape of the interior rises steeply into tall peaks and rolling hillocks, providing shelter for the oldest protected forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere. A perfect complement to bustling Trinidad, Tobago is a true jewel of the Caribbean Sea, whose sparkle will live in your memory long after you have left her shores.
* Located approximately 21 miles (33kms) north-east of Trinidad.
* Approx. 26 miles (42 kms) in length; and 7.5 miles (12 kms)
in width.
* Area is approx. 116 square miles (300 square kms).
* Population is approx. 50,000.
* Bounded - On the North and West by the Caribbean Sea.
- On the South and East by the Atlantic Ocean.
* Capital City: Scarborough.
* Highest mountain is Centre Hill at approx. 1,850 feet (564 meters).
* Second highest mountain is Man O’ War at approx. 1,804 feet
(550 meters).
Tobago is bounded on the north and the west by the Caribbean Sea and on the south and the east by the Atlantic Ocean. The greatest length of the island is 26 miles. The greatest width of the island is 7.5 miles. Tobago is an independent ward divided into 7 parishes;
(1) St. David. (2) St. Patrick. (3) St. Andrew. (4) St. George. (5) St. Mary. (6) St. Paul. (7) St. John.
THE PRINCIPAL ISLANDS OFF TOBAGO ARE:
NORTH: The Sisters Rocks and the Brothers Rocks.
NORTH-EAST: St. Giles or Melville Islands, Marble Island.
SOUTH-EAST: Black Rock, Little Tobago, Goat Island.
SOUTH: Queen’s Island, Richmond Island, Smith’s Island.
One range of hills, “THE MAIN RIDGE”, runs almost the length of the island. The higher peaks are:
Centre Hill- 1,850ft (563.9 meters).
Man O’War Hill - 1,804ft (549.9 meters).
Hermitage - 1,750ft (533.4 meters).
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