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Find Latitude and Longitude. Time Zone Map. Loading Map.. DST – Click red dot for more info Accuracy of the Time Zone Map All clock changes worldwide are automatically taken into account and displayed in real-time as soon as you reload the page. Future changes are usually incorporated into our database before they take effect, so the map accurately reflects the current situation. Please note that the Time Zone Map is not a political map but a time zone map showing the time zone boundaries. How to Use the Map Search for any city in the search field above and place a black "pin" by that city on the map. Need some help? Loading Map.. DST – Click red dot for more info Accuracy of the Time Zone Map All clock changes worldwide are automatically taken into account and displayed in real-time as soon as you reload the page. Please note that the Time Zone Map is not a political map but a time zone map showing the time zone boundaries.

How to Use the Map Search for any city in the search field above and place a black "pin" by that city on the map. Map of Trinidad and Tobago - Caribbean Island Maps, Trinidad and Tobago Map Information. Trinidad and Tobago, the earliest-settled part of the Caribbean, was originally inhabited by Amerindians of South American origin. In 1498, Christopher Columbus discovered the islands. In 1530, Antonio de Sedeno, a Spanish soldier intent on conquering the island of Trinidad, landed on its southwest coast with a small army of men. Sedeno and his men fought the native Carib Indians on many occasions, and subsequently built a fort. In 1595, Sir Walter Raleigh, searching for the long-rumored "City of Gold" in South America, arrived in Trinidad. By the early 1700s, following the total conquest of the Aztec Empire, Trinidad belonged to New Spain, formally called the Viceroyalty of New Spain, with Mexico City its capital. Spanish King Charles III authorized free lands in Trinidad if settlers would swear their allegiance and loyalties to him.

Near the end of the 18th century, Port of Spain's population exceeded 10,000 and the total population of Trinidad was almost 18,000. Country Profiles. Understanding other people's languages, cultures, etiquettes and taboos is of great value to the traveller or visiting business person. Scroll down the page for information on a selected number of countries. Topics include language, useful phrases, the society, culture, business and social etiquettes. You can access Useful Phrases here or through the corresponding country. Please feel free to share comments you may have about our guides as we are always looking to improve the quality and accuracy of information. This information is also available as an App for the iPhone. Etiquette, Customs and Protocol Guides Warning!

It is important to bear in mind that these guides act as basic and general introductions only. Each society, country and culture will have numerous nuances that would make it irresponsible to suggest a uniform approach to understanding any country's social/business culture or etiquette. Cultural Etiquette Around the World. Guide%20to%20Topographic%20Maps.