Aloubaera is a constituent republic of Kalina Region.
| Aloubaera Republic | |
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| Island of Tobago | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Kalina Region | |
| Population | 72,045 |
| Demographics | 84% Afro-Kalinago · 10% Caribbean mixed · 6% Other Kalina islands |
| Accession | 1967, as part of West Indies Federation dissolution |
| Area | 300 km² |
| Capital | Scarborough |
| Languages | English, Creole, Spanish |
The Aloubaera Republic is a constituent republic of Vekllei, and parts of the Kalina Region. It is just 35km northeast of its neighbour republic of Kairi.
Aloubaera has a tropical climate cooled substantially by its exposure to the sea. Most of the island is hilly, and reaches 550m above sea level at its highest point. Its interior is home to dense biodiverse rainforest, most of which is protected within the Aloubaera National Forest. It is vulnerable to seasonal hurricanes moving along the south hurricane belt.
Most Aloubaerans are black or mixed-race of African descent, though minority populations of Whites, Caribs and Indians also live there. The republic remains dependent on Kairi for electricity and tertiary education. A local creole and English are widely spoken.
The republic’s economy consists of municipal goods, light agriculture in communal smallholdings, and some domestic tourism. It has spectacular coral reefs in its south, and there is a hotel there. Nonetheless, island life on Aloubaera is insular and close-knit, and many young Aloubaerans leave for Kairi or other parts of Vekllei for study and work.
- Adhesives
- Fish
- Molasses
- Palm Oil
- Paper
- Printing Ink
- Pulp
- Salt
- Sugar
Climate
Tropical and maritime, with warm temperatures year-round cooled by steady ocean breezes. A wet season runs from June to December. The island’s southern position exposes it to seasonal storms along the south hurricane belt.
Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Carnival
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Whit Monday
- Emancipation Day 1 Aug
- Republic Day 25 Sep
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
| Occupation | Share | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 14.2% | 6,932 |
| Education | 13.0% | 6,338 |
| Healthcare | 10.7% | 5,214 |
| Domestic | 9.3% | 4,534 |
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 8.2% | 4,010 |
| Transport | 5.6% | 2,714 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 5.4% | 2,628 |
| Arts & Media | 4.4% | 2,144 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 4.2% | 2,059 |
| Security & Defence | 3.7% | 1,799 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 3.5% | 1,728 |
| Industry | 3.5% | 1,707 |
| Economic Planning | 2.9% | 1,404 |
| Sport & Recreation | 2.6% | 1,267 |
| Energy & Resources | 2.1% | 1,007 |
| Law & Justice | 2.0% | 961 |
| Science & Research | 1.9% | 936 |
| Information & Communications | 1.9% | 921 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 1.0% | 466 |
- The Coral House Atlantic Hotel 30
- Airlink Aloubaera Marine Station Commonwealth Airways 30
- Ferry Kalina Aloubaera Terminal Commonwealth Lines 70
- Scarborough Central Railway CommRail 567
- Aloubaera Technical University CUWI 700
- Great Palm Caribbean Hardwood Estates Greenwood 400