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It's closer to South America, but politically the Caribbean is usually treated as part of North America, so Trinidad and Tobago is a North American country.

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How many countries are there in North America?

There are either 23 or 27 countries in North America, depending on the definition. (One fewer if Trinidad and Tobago is counted with South America.)The countries of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean are:CanadaUSMexicoBelizeGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaCubaHaitiDominican RepublicanJamaicaBahamasTrinidad and Tobago (coast of Venezuela)BarbadosSt Vincent and the GrenadinesGrenadaSt. Kitts and NevisSt. LuciaDominicaAntigua and BarbudaThere are 23 independent nations in North America.


Is Trinidad included within the West Indies?

Trinidad is included in the West Indies however it is not situated in North America as it is on the continent of South America.


Is Venezuela located in South America?

Caracas itself is not directly on the coast. You have to go a little bit to the north (15 km) to get to the coast and then you'll be in the Vargas state which is on the coast of the Caribbean Sea.


What present day countries make up the region known as Middle America between North America and South America?

Those of: 1) Central America - Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and those of the 2) Caribbean Sea region - mainly Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago Some classifications add Mexico on the north and the northern countries of South America (Colombia and Venezuela) on the south.


Where was the head of West Indies federation?

The Federation consisted of ten territories, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, the then St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and Trinidad and Tobago. One of the several issues that could not be resolved and led to the dissolution of the organization was the location to be designated as the organization headquarters. See the link below for a brief history of the West Indies Federation.

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What continent is trinada on?

Perhaps you mean Trinidad? Trinidad is an island in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in North America.


Is Trinidad apart of the same continent as South America?

Trinidad and tobago is not in south America. Trinidad and tobago are in fact islands in the Caribbean. these islands are one country, a republic(1976). so it is called the republic of Trinidad and tobago. it is very near south America actually. Trinidad is just above Venezuela, and tobago is above Trinidad. culturally diverse. very unique. beautiful beaches, flora and fauna. really should visit


What country in North America is farthest north?

The northernmost country in North America is geographically Denmark (via Greenland, a Danish territory).


Where in North America is area code 868?

North American area code +1 868 serves the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad & Tobago.


Which city is 11 degrees north and 61 degrees west?

These coordinates are in the Atlantic Ocean, between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The nearest city is Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.


How many countries are there in North America?

There are either 23 or 27 countries in North America, depending on the definition. (One fewer if Trinidad and Tobago is counted with South America.)The countries of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean are:CanadaUSMexicoBelizeGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaCubaHaitiDominican RepublicanJamaicaBahamasTrinidad and Tobago (coast of Venezuela)BarbadosSt Vincent and the GrenadinesGrenadaSt. Kitts and NevisSt. LuciaDominicaAntigua and BarbudaThere are 23 independent nations in North America.


How much degrees north of the equator is Trinidad and Tobago?

10 degrees


What is the capital of the southernmost of North America?

The southern most country in North America is Trinidad and Tobago, in which the capital is Port of Spain. However, the southernmost country on the mainland would be Panama, in which the capital would be Panama City.


Where is Trinidad and Tobago?

The island nation is in the Caribbean Sea, just off the northern coast of Venezuela in South America. Of the two islands, Trinidad is the larger and closer to Venezuela, and has substantial oil production. Tobago is primarily a tourism location.


Is Trinidad and Tobago it's own country?

trinidad and tobago is two islands that make one country


What is the island north of Trinidad and south of Saint Lucia?

There are three Island countries between Saint Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago:Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesBarbadosGrenada


What type of landforms have in Trinidad and Tobago?

Bumpy in the north and south, relatively flat in central.