Trinidad
Nickname: Land of the Hummingbird | |
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Trinidadian Trini | |
Population | 1,267,145[1] (2011) |
Pop. density | 266/km2 (689/sq mi) |
Languages | Trinidadian and Tobagonian English / Trinidadian Creole |
Currency | |
Ethnic groups | UTC −4) (Trinidad does not observe DST) |
Postal code | 10xxxx – 87xxxx[4] |
Trinidad 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. It is often referred to as the southernmost island in the West Indies. With an area of 4,768 km2 (1,841 sq mi), it is also the fifth largest in the West Indies.
Name
The original name for the island in the
History
Geography
Major landforms include the hills of the
Demographics
As of the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Census, the population was 35.43%
Culture
There are multiple festivals on Trinidad, featuring the music of the Caribbean and the steelpan (which originated on Trinidad and is the country's national instrument); These festivals[15] include the multi-national, pre-Lenten Carnivál, J'ouvert, and Panorama, the national steelpan competition.
In addition to the traditional
Zoology
The island of Trinidad has a rich biodiversity.
The William Beebe Tropical Research Station (founded by William Beebe), also known as Simla, lies 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Arima.
Economy
The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is diversified, based to a large extent on oil and natural gas. It is one of the leading gas-based export centers in the world, being one of the top five exporters of liquefied natural gas and the largest onshore natural gas well was recently discovered in southern Trinidad. This has allowed Trinidad to capitalize on the biggest mineral reserves within its territories. It is an oil-rich country and stable economically.[22][verification needed]
Geology
The Venezuela
The
Hydrocarbon bearing anticlines include those associated with
Recreation
Trinidad is considered one of the best places in the world to catch Atlantic tarpon.[27]
See also
- Culture of Trinidad and Tobago
- Hinduism in Trinidad and Tobago
- Islam in Trinidad and Tobago
- Music of Trinidad and Tobago
- Religion in Trinidad and Tobago
- Trinidad and Tobago literature
- Trinidad and Tobago cuisine
References
- ^ a b Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report (PDF) (Report). Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office. p. 26. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report". CSO.gov.tt. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency". cia.gov. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "List of Postal Districts". TTPOST. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Trinidad: The Land of the Hummingbirds". Epicure & Culture. 15 May 2013.
- ^ Hart, Marie (1972) [1965]. The New Trinidad and Tobago: A Descriptive Account of the Geography and History of Trinidad and Tobago. London and Glasgow: Collins. p. 13.
- ISBN 9780773576070. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Besson, Gerard (2000-08-27). "Land of Beginnings – A historical digest", Newsday Newspaper.
- ^ "Railroad Map of Trinidad". World Digital Library. 1925. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "45 years a Republic". Trinidad & Tobago Guardian. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Trinidad and Tobago - People, Culture, Map, & Flag". britannica.com.
- ISBN 9780521523134. Retrieved 2 August 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Trinidad French Creole". Une.edu.au. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- S2CID 42174747. Archived from the originalon 13 July 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Trinidad and Tobago: Events & Festivals - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com.
- ^ "Trinidad & Tobago celebrations & festivals - Discover Trinidad & Tobago". discovertnt.com. 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Trinidad & Tobago Festival & Holidays". www.tntisland.com.
- ^ "UWI Zoology Museum - The Department of Life Sciences". sta.uwi.edu.
- ^ "Bats of Trinidad". TriniBats.com. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ Jowers, M., & Downie, J. (2004). Distribution of the frog Mannophryne trinitatis (Anura: Dendrobatidae) in Trinidad, West Indies. Living World, 2004.
- ^ "Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. - Official Website". www.zstt.org.
- ^ "Trinidad and Tobago". www.gecf.org.
- ^ Woodside, P.R., The Petroleum Geology of Trinidad and Tobago, 1981, USGS Report 81-660, Washington: US Dept. of the Interior, p. 4a.
- ^ Bane & Chanpong, p. 392.
- ^ a b Bane & Chanpong, p. 387.
- ^ a b Woodside, P.R., The Petroleum Geology of Trinidad and Tobago, 1981, USGS Report 81-660, Washington: US Dept. of the Interior, pp. 2 and 25
- ^ Olander, Doug (29 May 2014). "World's Best Tarpon Fishing Spots". sportfishingmag.com. Sport Fishing Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
Sources
- Bane, S.C.; Chanpong, R.R. (1980). "Geology and Development of the Teak Oil Field, Trinidad, West Indies". in Giant Oil and Gas Fields of the Decade: 1968–1978. AAPG Memoir 30. Tulsa: American Association of Petroleum Geologists. ISBN 0891813063.
External links
Trinidad (island).
- Trinidad travel guide from Wikivoyage
- The dictionary definition of Trinidad at Wiktionary
- Gotrinidadandtobago.com: Trinidad and Tobago tourism website