Fun facts about Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad's Indigenous name was claimed to be Cairi, meaning 'Land of the Humming Bird'.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas.
From the “Toponymy” section
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The oldest pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Caribbean is at Banwari Trace in Trinidad, dating back to approximately 5000 BCE.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas.
From the “History” section
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Trinidad and Tobago's population jumped to over 15,000 by the end of 1789 due to an influx of French settlers.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Theodor de Bry · Public Domain
The British managed to hold Tobago from 1762 to 1781, after which it was captured by the French.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Theodor de Bry · Public Domain
Trinidad and Tobago hosted the seventh Commonwealth Youth Games in August 2023, marking the first time a Caribbean country hosted the games.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Theodor de Bry · Public Domain