Trinidad & Tobago
關於Trinidad & Tobago
| 貨幣 | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) |
| 語言 | English |
| 資本金 | Port of Spain |
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a nation of two islands northeast of Venezuela, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and with a population of about 1.2 million people. Although English is the official language, French, Spanish, and Hindi are also spoken.
The government is a parliamentary democracy with a president as chief of state and a prime minister as the head of government.
Due to its oil and natural gas production, Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most prosperous countries in the Caribbean and enjoys a higher standard of living than many other countries in Latin America. The government is now planning to expand the tourism sector in Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago is well known for its annual carnival, soca music, calypso music, and steel-pan bands. Trinidad is more of an industrial island with less tourist infrastructure. Visitors to Tobago can enjoy the beaches, diving, coral reefs, and rainforests.
Trinidad & Tobago的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
傷寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
黃熱病疫苗
A Vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older travelling to densely forested areas on the island of Trinidad. Vaccination is not recommended for cruise ship passengers and aircraft passengers in transit or travellers whose itineraries are limited to the island of Tobago.
Trinidad & Tobago的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Trinidad & Tobago的建議。
Trinidad & Tobago要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in Trinidad and Tobago, and the risk to travellers is significant.
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Trinidad and Tobago.
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Trinidad and Tobago through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.
對於一些旅行者
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Trinidad and Tobago, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Zika Fever
There is transmission of the Zika virus in this country.
Yellow Fever
There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of this country.
Rabies
Rabies occurs in this country. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.
Trinidad & Tobago中的安全性
人身安全
There is a high level of serious crime in Trinidad and Tobago. Violent crimes such as murder, kidnapping, shootings, armed robbery, rape, carjacking, and home invasions are common. Exercise a high degree of caution. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Avoid showing signs of wealth, keep valuables and important documents secured, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Ensure that your accommodations have adequate security, particularly those in isolated areas. Criminals have targeted beaches, both popular and isolated.
Never walk alone in deserted areas, day or night, including the beaches. Travellers are advised to use the official transportation system only.
All official public transportation vehicles have license plates starting with H. Public buses are painted red, white, and black.
The airport is served by the Airport Taxi Drivers’ Cooperative. These taxis are not shared.
Same-sex sexual relations are not illegal in Trinidad and Tobago. LGBT+ travellers should note that due to the conservative nature of the country, there could be intolerance towards public displays of affection.
極端暴力
Gang and drug related incidents and shootings have been reported particularly in and around the city centre of Port of Spain, including Laventille, Morvant and Barataria.
政治動盪
Avoid any demonstration or large public gathering since the situation can quickly and unexpectedly escalate and become violent.
應避免的區域
Travellers are advised to exercise high caution if travelling in this country, particularly in the following areas: Laventille, Beetham Gardens, Sea Lots, Corcorite, Carenage, Morvant, Savannah Park, Fort George, La Brea (Pitch Lake), and Las Cuevas Beach.
