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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN BRIEF<\/b><\/a>
T&T is a twin-island state which lies off the coast of Venezuela and covers an area of 5,128 square km. Trinidad; the larger of the twin isles (4,820 square km) is home to 95% of the total population of 1.3 million people.<\/font><\/div>
LOCATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO<\/b><\/a>
An archipelagic island nation, just 1,979 square miles big, between two worlds—perfectly positioned between North and South America. Ethnically diverse, stable politically, and welcoming to all comers... <\/font><\/div>
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO HISTORY AND CULTURE<\/b><\/a>
Before the arrival of Columbus in 1498 the islands were inhabited by Amerindian tribes mainly the Caribs and the Arawaks. The indigenous people were no match for the Europeans but many aspects of Amerindian culture were preserved, and many towns, rivers and boroughs are named with Amerindian words.<\/font><\/div>
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ECONOMY<\/b><\/a>
As the leading Caribbean producer of oil and gas, Trinidad and Tobago maintains the most favorable economic climate in the Caribbean region, marked by low inflation, steady upward growth, a stable economy, falling unemployment, and a well-organized, locally regulated financial system. <\/font><\/div>
GOVERNMENT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO<\/b><\/a>
Trinidad and Tobago subscribes to the Westminster model of government and upholds a tradition of parliamentary democracy inherited from Britain. The country gained independence in 1962 and became a republic in 1976. It is a member of the British Commonwealth. <\/font><\/div>
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