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Country in North America

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago belongs to North America. The capital city is Port of Spain.

CapitalPort of Spain
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago dollar
Population1.4M

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1962
Area5,130 km2
Population density265/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-868
Drives onLeft

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HDI
0.814
Safety index
41.0
Internet access
79%
Life expectancy
73.7

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

El Cerro del Aripo940 m
El Tucuche936 m
Morne Blanc576 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity63%
  • Hinduism22%
  • Islam6%
  • Other9%

Why Visit

Trinidad CarnivalThe world's most exuberant street party — two days of soca, costumes and crowds.
Steelpan MusicTrinidad invented the steelpan — the only acoustic instrument created in the 20th century.
Asa Wright Nature CentreA premier birdwatching lodge in a rainforest estate with 170 species on-site.
Pitch LakeThe world's largest natural asphalt deposit — you can walk on the surface.
Tobago ReefsPristine coral gardens and gentle whale sharks in an uncrowded Caribbean island.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Port of Spain (metro)
545k
Chaguanas
67k
San Fernando
55k

Climate Overview

26CJan avg.
27CJul avg.
1,500 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical (year-round warm)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day31 August
Electricity115V, Type A/B