| Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Location two islands just off
the coast of Venezuela
Total Area 1,980 sq mi
(5,128 sq km)
Total Coastline 292 mi (470 km)
Highest Point El Cero del Airpo; 3,085
ft (940 m)
Lowest Point sea level
Natural Resources petroleum, natural
gas, asphalt
Population (2015 est)
1,222,363
Nationality Trinidadian, Tobagonian
Largest Cities Port of Spain
Ethnic Groups East Indian, African,
mixed
Languages English (official),
Caribbean Hindustani, French, Spanish, Chinese
Religions Protestant, Roman Catholic, Hindu,
Muslim
Capital Port of Spain
Form of Government parliamentary
democracy
Present Constitution Adopted 1976
Chief of State President Anthony Carmona
(since March 18, 2013)
Head of Government Prime
Minister Keith Rowley (since September 9, 2015)
Cabinet Cabinet appointed from among
members of Parliament
Legislature bicameral Parliament
Judiciary Supreme Court of the Judicature
Local Administration 9 regions, 3
boroughs, 2 cities, 1 ward
Unit of Currency
dollar
Per Capita Income $32,800
Principal Industries petroleum and
petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol,
ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food
processing, cement, cotton textiles
Agricultural Products cocoa,
rice, citrus, coffee, vegetables, sugar; poultry
Principal Exports petroleum and
petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol,
ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, cereal and
cereal products, sugar, cocoa, coffee, citrus fruit,
vegetables, flowers
Principal Imports mineral fuels,
lubricants, machinery, transportation equipment,
manufactured goods, food, chemicals, live animals
Independence from the United
Kingdom Achieved August 31, 1962
National Holiday Independence Day;
August 31
Flag the colors represent the
elements of earth, water, and fire; black stands for the
wealth of the land and the dedication of the people;
white symbolizes the sea surrounding the islands, the
purity of the country's aspirations, and equality; red
symbolizes the warmth and energy of the sun, the vitality
of the land, and the courage and friendliness of its
people
SEE ALSO
Venezuela
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