Other city - San Fernando 50,000. Trinidad and Tobago are the southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles chain in the Caribbean. Geologically, it is an extension of the South American Continent. Three relatively low mountain ranges cross Trinidad form east to west.
Tropical forests cover half of the island.
Swamps are found along part of the east and west coasts. The island's low latitude places it outside the usual path of hurricanes. Tobago has slightly lower temperatures than Trinidad due to more constant exposure to the trade winds. Small-scale farming and tourism are the principal sources of livelihood. Scarborough is the island's capital.