Fun facts about Trinidad and Tobago

Whitecaps FC are headed south for tonight's CONCACAF Champions League opener versus Central FC (5 p.m. PT at Ato Boldon Stadium). Where are they headed? The beautiful, tropical destination of Trinidad and Tobago.

Twin islands located just off the northern edge of South America, Trinidad and Tobago are the most southern islands in the Caribbean. Currently, the country averages a temperature of about 31 degrees Celsius for August. With pristine, white sand beaches and blue water, the ‘Caps are headed to a tropical paradise on the opposite side of continent (though we should note that thunderstorms are expected today).

Here are a few things to know about these coupled countries, and a connection…