port of spain

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Definition of port of spain in English English dictionary

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago

capital of Trinidad and Tobago

City (pop., 1996 est.: 43,396), seaport, and capital of Trinidad and Tobago. Formerly the capital of the West Indies Federation, it is located in the northwestern part of the island of Trinidad on the Gulf of Paria. It is an air transport centre for the Caribbean and has a diversified economy, producing rum, beer, and lumber. It is also a principal port and shipping centre; exports include oil, sugar, citrus, and asphalt

the capital and largest city of Trinidad and Tobago on the west coast of the island of Trinidad

Hyphenation

port of Spain

Turkish pronunciation

pôrt ıv speyn

Pronunciation

/ˈpôrt əv ˈspān/ /ˈpɔːrt əv ˈspeɪn/