The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad

Tobago

Name: Jadgesh Ramjit

School: MBA student at the University of Akron

Hometown: South Trinidad – Penal

Career Path: To become an aggressive Finance professional

World Map Highlighting Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad & TobagoQuick Facts:

Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2010) Capital: Port of Spain Area: 5,128 sq km (1,980 sq miles) Major language: English Major religions: Christianity, Hinduism Life expectancy: 67 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: Trinidad and Tobago dollar US$ = TT$ 6.4252Main exports: Petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, tourism GNI per capita: US $15,380 (World Bank, 2010)

Trinidad & Tobago – Rich History 1

Before 1498 – Trinidad was populated by the Carib and Arawak - an indigenous people who called the island “Ieri”

In 1498 – Christopher Columbus rediscovered the islands and called it “Island of the Trinity – Trinidad ”. Trinidad was now a colony of Spain

In 1797 (300 yrs later) – The British defeated Spain and colonized Trinidad. This period of being ruled by the Queen resulted in people from Africa, China, India and others being brought to the country

Tobago changed hands between the Spanish, British, French and Dutch during the period 1498 to 1962

Trinidad & Tobago – Rich History 2

1962 - Trinidad and Tobago obtained its independence from the British Empire

1976 - Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic .

National Flag

National Coat of Arms

National Birds

SCARLET IBISCOCRICO BIRD

National Flower - Chaconia

National Instrument – Steel Pan

Trinidad & Tobago – Geography

Trinidad & Tobago – PoliticsGovernment: Parliamentary Democracy Elections: Every five (5) years

Voting age: Eighteen (18) years

Electoral party: Two (2) major parties: - The United National Congress (UNC) and the People’s National Movement (PNM)

Current Prime Minister: The Honorable Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Current President: His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards

Trinidad & Tobago – EconomicsMajor Exports: Petroleum and Petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, cocoa, coffee, and tourism

Major Imports: Industrial lubricants and other related products, Manufactured goods, wheat, sugar and Machinery and Transport equipment

Major Trading partners: Other Caribbean countries, Canada, The Unites States of America and Mexico

Fiscal Authority: The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

Stock Exchange: The Stock Exchange of Trinidad and Tobago

Money: The Trinidad and Tobago dollar

Trinidad & Tobago – SocietyEducation: All kids start primary school at age four (4) or five (5) and then proceed to secondary school for five year with good performance. All children attend secondary school for 7 years. For the last two years of secondary school kids write the Advanced Level exams administered by London Cambridge before going to university.

Tertiary Education: Undergraduate studies last for 3 years - The University of Trinidad and Tobago or the University of the West Indies

Jobs: Services; transport, retail , government services, and tourism, Manufacturing and Oil and Gas

• Spanish Influence : Parang • African Influence: Calypso• Indian Influence: Chutney • Combination of all cultures: Soca• Cuisine- Indian, African, Chinese and West

Indian• Languages- Spanish, Hindi, Patios, Br. English

and ‘Trini’

Music and Influence

EnglishFrench/African: PatiosHindiSpanish

Local’s who touched the world!

Wendy Fitzwilliam- Miss Universe 1998

Brian Charles Lara-Cricket World Record Holder

Anya Ayoung Chee-Project Runway Winner

Local’s who touched the world!

Machel Montano- Soca King

Nikki Minaj-Hip Hop Superstar

Heather Headley- R&B singer

Shaka Hislop- Trinidad and Tobago Soccer Player

Festivals and Celebrations

•Carnival

Festivals and Celebrations

RamadanEmancipationChristmas & Boxing dayDiwali

Festivals and CelebrationsHosayTobago heritage festivalHoli

Local Delicacies

Doubles

Pelau

Bake and Shark

Local Attractions

Water Front (Port-of-Spain) Pitch Lake

Local Attractions

National Academy for the Performing Arts

Hanuman Murti

Local Attractions

Tobago Bucco Reef

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