Trinidad - Wikipedia
WEBTrinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies 11 km (6.8 mi) off the northeastern coast of Venezuela and sits on the continental shelf of South America.
Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia
WEBThe island country's capital is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas . The island of Trinidad was inhabited for centuries by Indigenous peoples before becoming a colony in the Spanish Empire, following the arrival of Christopher Columbus, in 1498.
Trinidad and Tobago | People, Culture, Language, Map, …
WEBMay 19, 2024 · Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies. It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.
History of Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Pre-Columbian period. Spanish period. Arrival of Columbus. Colonial settlement of Trinidad. Colonial settlement of Tobago. Spanish missions in Trinidad. French settlement in Trinidad. British period. End of slavery. Agricultural development and indentured labour. Discovery of oil.
Trinidad and Tobago Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Trinidad and Tobago is the 5 th largest island country in West Indies and the most industrialised and prosperous nation in the Caribbean. Located on the Gulf of Paria, in the north western coast of the island of Trinidad is Port of Spain – the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago.
Visit Trinidad | Things to Do, Tours, Travel Guide | Official Tourism ...
WEBTake a 360° tour of some of Trinidad's iconic attractions. Visit Trinidad: The official tourism website for Trinidad. Discover, things to do, tours, culture, attractions, places to stay and more.
Trinidad and Tobago - The World Factbook
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Trinidad and Tobago attained independence in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tobago has greater tourism potential but continues to recover from an 18-month travel ban imposed in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Trinidad & Tobago travel - Lonely Planet | Caribbean
WEB01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Asa Wright Nature Centre. Trinidad. A former cocoa and coffee plantation transformed into an 600-hectare nature reserve, this place blows the minds of birdwatchers. Even if you can’t tell a… Pitch Lake. Trinidad.
Trinidad and Tobago summary | Britannica
WEBThe islands of Trinidad and Tobago—the two southernmost links in the Antilles island chain—lie northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana. Area: 1,980 sq mi (5,128 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 1,368,000. Capital: Port of Spain.
history of Trinidad and Tobago - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBTrinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana. The country achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 and obtained membership in the Commonwealth and the United Nations that same year. It became a republic in 1976.
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