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Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Total land borders
362 km
Coastline
5,128
Area in km²
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Geography of Trinidad and Tobago

Location

Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela

Area

5,128 km² — slightly smaller than Delaware

Terrain

Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains

Climate

Tropical; rainy season (June to December)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: El Cerro del Aripo 940 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 83 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, asphalt

Natural hazards

Outside usual path of hurricanes and other tropical storms

Good to know

Pitch Lake, on Trinidad's southwestern coast, is the world's largest natural reservoir of asphalt

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Trinidad and Tobago

How many countries border Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Trinidad and Tobago landlocked?

No. Trinidad and Tobago has 362 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Trinidad and Tobago?

El Cerro del Aripo 940 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).