World Countries: Trinidad and Tobago

Location

Located in the southeastern Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago are the most southerly of the Windward Islands, only nine miles from the coast of Venezuela.

Geographic Features

The islands are forested with low mountains. The great Pitch Lake is located in southwest Trinidad.

Climate

Trinidad and Tobago experience a tropical climate with a marked wet season.

According to the CIA World Factbook₁, the
colors of the flag of Trinidad and Tobago,
pictured above represent earth, water, and fire.
White stands for the surrounding sea and the
aspirations of the people. Black represents
the dedication of the people and the wealth of
the land. Red represents the courage and
friendliness of the people and the energy
of the sun.

Official Name

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Capital

Port-au-Spain

Official Language

English

Population

July 2011 Estimate: 1,227,505

Formation

The country gained full independence from Britain in 1962, becoming a member of the British Commonwealth.

Fun Fact

Calypso music originated in Trinidad and Tobago.

See also the Caribbean island countries of: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Source: 1. CIA World Factbook

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