TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

 Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost
island country in the Caribbean and is known for its fossil-fuel wealth. Consisting of the
main islands Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated 130
kilometers (81 miles) south of Grenada and 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) off the coast of
northeastern Venezuela.
 It shares maritime boundaries with Barbados to the northeast, Grenada to the
northwest and Venezuela to the south and west.
 Trinidad and Tobago is generally considered to be part of the West Indies. According to
some geographic definitions, Trinidad and Tobago are also part of the Windward Islands
and Lesser Antilles, while other definitions regard Trinidad and Tobago as a separate
island group.
 Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful twin-island nation in the Caribbean region. It is one of
the region’s wealthiest and most well-developed countries. There are many natural and
cultural wonders in Trinidad and Tobago that attract tourists to the nation from far and
wide.
TRIVIA ABOUT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

1. Trinidad And Tobago Is The Birthplace Of Many Forms Of Music

Due to the rich amalgamation of cultures in Trinidad and Tobago, a number of music genres were born
in the country. For example, calypso, Soca, chutney, and various combinations of these forms of music
trace their origins to Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, the steelpans are a musical instrument that also
originated in the country.

2. Trinidad And Tobago Hosts The World’s Oldest Legally Protected Forest Reserve

The Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is the
world’s oldest protected rainforest. The reserve was established on April 13, 1776 and has an area of
about 3958 hectares. The rainforests here are home to a significant diversity of flora and fauna. About
16 mammalian species, 210 species of birds, and other animals reside here.
 3. The World’s Largest Brain Coral Can Be Seen In Trinidad And Tobago

Brain coral is a unique part of the world's oceans. The term ‘brain coral’ refers to coral colonies of the
family Merulinidae and Mussidae that achieve a spherical shape with a grooved surface. These colonies
appear like the human brain. Genetically identical polyps give rise to such colonies. Brain corals are
important in coral reef generation. The Kelleston Drain, a dive site off the shore of the island of Little
Tobago hosts the world’s largest brain coral. This coral colony has a height of about 10 ft and a diameter
of around 16 ft.
 4. The World’s Largest Natural Deposit Of Asphalt Is Located In Trinidad

Pitch Lake is located in the town of La Brea in Trinidad’s southwestern region. The lake occupies an area
of nearly 100 acres and has a depth of about 250 feet. Pitch Lake is the world’s largest natural deposit of
asphalt, containing nearly 10 million tons. It is also a popular tourist destination in Trinidad.

5. One Of The Hottest Chillies In The World Is Native To Trinidad And Tobago

The Trinidad scorpion is native to Trinidad and Tobago and is regarded as one of the hottest chilies in the
world. According to the Scoville scale, the Trinidad scorpion has a mean heat of over 1.2 million SHU
(Scoville heat units).

Trinidad and Tobago is a unitary state, with a parliamentary democracy modeled after that of the U.K.
From 1962 until 1976, Trinidad and Tobago, although completely independent, acknowledged the
British monarch as the figurehead chief of state.