Fun facts about Arima
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Arima was named after a plant and its roots used for fishing by the First Peoples, not the Arawak word for 'water'.
Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam.
From the “History” section
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Hail has occurred in Arima, but it is rare.
Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam.
From the “Geography” section
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Arima hosts an annual Borough Day anniversary celebration that includes Carnival-style street parades.
Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam.
From the “Culture and entertainment” section
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The three major sporting arenas in Arima are the Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima Velodrome, and Santa Rosa Race Track.
Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam.
From the “Sports” section
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The Santa Rosa Carib Centre in Arima contains items from Arima's native Carib history and serves as the headquarters of the Carib Queen.
Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam.
From the “Attractions” section
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