The Trinidad and Tobago facts include the various aspects that define the nation of Trinidad and Tobago. This West Indies country situated off the east coast of south South America is believed to be once a part of the main land of the continent. The Trinidad and Tobago people comprise a huge variety of ethnicity. Significantly Indians constitute 40% of the total population a large number of Hindus reside this South American country. Located in the sub tropical region, the climatic conditions are ideal for beach holidaying. If tourism is the concern, it isn't just beaches to be explored but also forests and mountains.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FACTS
- Country Name: Trinidad and Tobago
- Official Country Name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
- Short Name Of Country: TnT
- Capital City: Port Of Spain
- Total Land Area: 5,128 square kilometers
- Important Cities/ Towns: Chaguanas
- Neighboring Countries(Nearest): Venezuela
- Water Bodies: Caribbean Sea to the north, Gulf of Paria to the West, Atlantic Ocean To the east
- Geographical Coordinates: 10° 2' and 11° 12' N latitude and 60° 30' and 61° 56' W longitude
- Chief Languages: English, Hindi, French, Spanish
- Ethnicity: Indians, Africans, Whites, Chinese, Descendants of Arawak and Carib natives
- Religions: Protestants, Roman Catholics, Muslim, Anglican Presbyterian and Hindus
- Literacy: 99%
- Population: 1,100,000
- Population Growth: -0.883%
- Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Dollars
- GDP: $21.12 Billion Purchasing Power Parity
- GDP Growth Rate: 3.2%
- Country Calling Code: +1-868
- Geographical Regions: coastal region, plain lands, swamp region, forest region
- Government Type: Republic, Democratic Government
- National Birds: chachalaca and flamingo
- National Flower: chaconia. or wild poinsettia
The country
Trinidad and Tobago, though small in terms of geographic stretch, is a rather diverse country to explore. The historical importance as well as the scenic beauty accounts for the tourist attraction that fetches a handsome annual revenue.
