1. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The land of the hummingbird ....

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Tobago
Name: Jadgesh Ramjit
School: MBA student at the University of Akron
Hometown: South Trinidad – Penal
Career Path: To become an aggressive Finance professional
Trinidad
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3. World Map Highlighting Trinidad and Tobago

4. Trinidad & Tobago Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2010)
Quick 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$
Main exports: Petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, tourism
GNI per capita: US $15,380 (World Bank, 2010)
Quick Facts: BBC News Country Profile at
Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2010)
Capital: Port of Spain
Area: 5,128 sq km (1,980 sq miles) .. Almost the size of the US state of Deleware
Major language: English …. Particularly Br. English
Major religions: Christianity, Hinduism
Life expectancy: 67 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Trinidad and Tobago dollar = 100 cents …. Exchange rate from:
Main exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas, chemicals
GNI per capita: US $15,380 (World Bank, 2010)

5. 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
History of Trinidad and Tobago:
Tobago changed hands between the Spanish, British, French and Dutch during the period 1498 to 1962

6. Trinidad & Tobago – Rich History 2
Trinidad and Tobago obtained its independence from the British Empire
Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic .
History of Trinidad and Tobago:

7. National Flag

8. National Coat of Arms

9. National Birds
COCRICO BIRD
SCARLET IBIS

10. National Flower - Chaconia

11. National Instrument – Steel Pan

12. Trinidad & Tobago – Geography

13. Trinidad & Tobago – Politics
Government: 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
Geography:

14. Trinidad & Tobago – Economics
Major 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
Imports and Exports:

15. Trinidad & Tobago – Society
Education: 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
Society - Jobs: Trinidad and Tobago Economic sectors, Information about Economic sectors in Trinidad and Tobago

16. French/African: Patios
Music and Influence
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’
English
French/African: Patios
Hindi
Spanish

17. Local’s who touched the world!
Brian Charles Lara-
Cricket World Record Holder
Wendy Fitzwilliam-
Miss Universe 1998
Anya Ayoung Chee-
Project Runway Winner

18. Local’s who touched the world!
Nikki Minaj-
Hip Hop Superstar
Machel Montano
- Soca King
Shaka Hislop- Trinidad and Tobago Soccer Player
Heather Headley-
R&B singer

19. Festivals and Celebrations
Carnival

20. Festivals and Celebrations
Ramadan
Emancipation
Christmas & Boxing day
Diwali

21. Festivals and Celebrations
Hosay
Tobago heritage festival
Holi

22. Local Delicacies
Pelau
Bake and Shark
Doubles

23. Local Attractions
Water Front (Port-of-Spain) Pitch Lake

24. Local Attractions National Academy for the Performing Arts
Hanuman Murti

25. Local Attractions
Tobago Bucco Reef

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