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UTC-4 |
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IANA Time Zone |
America/Port_of_Spain |
Poynte Fortin time compared to Beijing time (China) |
12 hours ahead |
Point Fortin is a major industrial city in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, located on the southwest coast of the island. With an energy industry at its core, the city is home to the country's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility and refinery, and is an important pillar of Trinidad and Tobago's economy.
As an energy hub for the Caribbean, Point Fortin has attracted significant investment from international energy companies. Several industrial zones are located around the city, covering natural gas processing, petrochemicals and fertilizer production. Its modern port facilities support the global transportation of energy products.
Despite its predominantly industrial nature, Poynterfütting is surrounded by natural beauty and is close to the famous Caroni Bird Sanctuary. The city's infrastructure is well developed and provides residential and commercial services for energy industry workers. Its development model exemplifies Trinidad and Tobago's successful practice of turning natural resource advantages into economic drivers.
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