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Travel Info Were is trinidad and tobago can some one tell me about the iland? Travel Tips Trinidad and Tobago is in the Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela Source(s): https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/fac... Other Travel Tips The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state[1] in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American nation of Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. It also shares maritime boundaries with Barbados to the northeast and Guyana to the southeast. The country covers an area of 5,128 square kilometres (1,979 sq mi) and consists of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and 21 smaller islands. Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the main islands; Tobago is much smaller, comprising about 6% of the total area and 4% of the population. Originally settled by Amerindians of South American origin at least 7,000 years ago,[2] Trinidad and Tobago was occupied by Arawakan- and Cariban-speaking peoples at the time of European contact in 1498. A history of slavery and indentureship has left the country with a mixture of African, Indian, mixed-race, European, Middle Eastern and Chinese people. All these groups have left an imprint on the national culture. Trinidad and Tobago became independent nation in 1962 and a republic in 1976. Officially Trinidadians or Tobagonians, people from Trinidad and Tobago the people are often informally referred to as Trinbagonians or Trinis. Unlike most of the English-speaking Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago is a primarily industrialised country whose economy is based on petroleum and petrochemicals. Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its pre-Lenten Carnival and as the birthplace of steelpan, calypso and limbo. The capital city Port of Spain, is currently a leading candidate (along with Miami) to serve as the headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of the Free Trade Area of the Americas There is so much to tell about this beautiful Island just off the North East coast of Venezuela.The land of calypso and steel pan. If you have access to Internet please look it up. Um....that would be on every street corner. What would you like to know? It is the most southernly Island of the Caribbean.Just above Venezuela. Home of Carnival and Mas. Cosmopolitan...Sport- Cricket & Football/soccer, Rugby, Field Hockey Languages- English,French, Spanish, Hindi Main Export- Now Iron& Steel in the 70s Oil, Boxite Music-Calypso& Soca @Christmas, Parang-its in Spanish Columbus Discovered it in 1498 Largest natural Asphalt deposit in the world-La Brea Home of the Steel Band the only musical instrument invented in the 21st century. Invented by Sir Winston Spree Simon Also home of Limbo and the Scarlet Ibis First Black Miss Universe-Janelle Penny Commisiong 1977 First Black Miss world- Giselle La Ronde 1986 Worlds Fastest Man- Hasely Crowford Montreal Olympics 1976 Gold Medal 100meters Country of Ato Boldon, Bille Ocean, Golfer Steven Aims, Nia Long Geofrey Holder, Dwight Yorke, Brian Lara to name a few. Dance- Calypso Dance most recently Salsa formerly for us when I was growing up-Spanish Dance. Talk to anyone on any street corner in Trinidad& Tobago and you will get your answer. If you never get there- The Department of Tourism. Good Luck www.filmtnt.com Trinidad and Tobago is the most southernly isle of the Caribbean, the home Steelpan, Calypso and the 8th wonder of the world Carnival.Home of the Soca Warriors (Soccer Team that just qualified for World Cup Soccer) the capital is Port of Spain.. and the entire nation comes alive 40 days before lent to showacase talent in Carnival.For more info go to visittnt.com or TIDCO.com and go re discover yourself. You will be amazed to know the wealth of talent we possess Miss Universe 1977 Janelle Penny Commisong, Wendy Fitzwilliams. 2000..Ms World Guselle La Ronde...also the home of Billy Ocean, Heather Headley,Boscoe Holder, Brian Charles Lara..world renowned cricketer .....This coming carnivalis Feb 19th and 20th go on down via American Airlines, Continental Airlines orour very own BWIA AND YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. well i live in trinidad and tobago. its the southern most island on the caribbean archepelago. its very beautiful. according to other caribbean islanders it is very fast paced, mostly trinidad.trinidad and tobago is the land of sweet calypso and soca. steel pan was created in this country. what we are most known for ,other than calypso, soca and steelpan, is our carnival. the best in the world. in carnival which is usually in either february or march showcases the talents in our art forms. after carnival many visit the other island tobago for relaxation. this island is much more laidback. they visit the beautiful beaches and historical site. many celebrities have come to my country for carnival. for example gabrielle union, aj and free, anthony anderson, the woman from young and the restlesss the black woman whoes daughters name is lily in the show, and it has been said nick lachey was also her . i am not quite sure. jayzee was also here. so u shud come and visit for carnival.u would never miss it after your first visit. you will always want to return. |
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