Trinidad and Tobago is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Port of Spain, with a population of approximately 1.4M and a total area of 5,131 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).
Trinidad and Tobago covers an area of 5,131 km² with a population density of 273/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $24.2B ($17,286 per capita) and gained independence in 1962. It has a coastline of 362 km.
Trinidad is the birthplace of the steelpan — the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century, made from oil drums by Afro-Trinidadian musicians. Trinidad Carnival is one of the world's greatest festivals, inspiring carnivals across the Caribbean.
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World's largest natural asphalt lake — 75m deep and still used commercially today
A world-famous birding destination in a former cocoa estate — 400+ species recorded
Trinidad's most famous beach — dramatic mountains, surf and the legendary shark and bake
A shallow coral reef accessible by glass-bottom boat — one of the Caribbean's most diverse
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.
The official language(s) of Trinidad and Tobago are English.
The population of Trinidad and Tobago is approximately 1.4M.
Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).
Trinidad and Tobago is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Trinidad and Tobago has a GDP of $24.2B, with a GDP per capita of $17,286.
The best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago is January–May. The climate is Tropical, dry season January–May.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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