List of rivers of Trinidad and Tobago facts for kids
Rivers are natural flowing watercourses. They usually flow towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river. Rivers are very important for life. They provide fresh water for drinking, farming, and homes. They also create homes for many plants and animals. On the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago, rivers play a big role. They help shape the land and support the island's natural beauty.
Rivers of Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger of the two islands. It has many rivers that flow from its hills and mountains down to the sea. These rivers are important for the island's environment and its people.
Here are some of the rivers you can find in Trinidad:
- Caroni River
- Lalland River
- Oropouche River
- Salybia River
- Mathura River
- Maracas River
- Shark River
- Caura River
- Valencia River
- Caparo River
- Marchine River
- Hondo River
- Maraval River
- Blue Basin River
- Diego Martin River
- San Juan River
- St. Joseph River
- Covigne River Gorge
- Marianne River
- Shark River
- Yarra River
- Chaguaramas River
- Moruga River
- Maturita River
- Pilote River
- Jack River
- Santa Cruz River
- Tunapuna River
- Macoya/Trantrill River
- Tacarigua River (also known as Caura River)
- Arouca River
- Oropuna River
- Mausica River
- Arima River
- Talparo River
- Tumpuna River
- Guanapo River
- El Mamo River
- Aripo River
- Cumuto River
- Guayamare River
- Couva River
- Guaracara River
- Tarouba River
- Cipero River
- Guapo River
- Cunupia River
- Ravine Sable River
Rivers of Tobago
Tobago is the smaller island. It also has its own network of rivers. These rivers flow through its lush rainforests and valleys. They add to the island's stunning natural landscapes.
Here are some of the rivers in Tobago:
- Courland River
- Coffee River
- Castara River
- Bloody Bay River
- Cook River
- Bacolet River
- Sandy River
- Hillsborough West River
- Hillsborough East River
- Goldsborough River
- Richmond River (also known as Great Dog River)
- Belle River
- Roxborough River
- Queens River
- Kings Bay River
