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Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago
Capital
Port of Spain
Population
1.4M
Area
5,131 km²
Language
English

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).

📊 Quick Facts about Trinidad and Tobago

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Population
1.4M
total residents
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Total Area
5,131 km²
land coverage
🏙️
Pop. Density
273/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$24.2B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$17,286
per person
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Currency
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
legal tender
🗣️
Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
362 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1962
established
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Local Time in Port of Spain

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.

Did You Know?

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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✈️ Travel Information for Trinidad and Tobago

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Best Time to Visit
January–May
Tropical, dry season January–May
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Trinidad and Tobago on the Map

Street-level photo from Port of Spain
📍 Port of Spain · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Trinidad and Tobago World Rankings

1st
Steelpan
Birthplace of the steelpan, only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century
1st
Carnival
Trinidad Carnival, one of the world's greatest and most influential street festivals
1st
Pitch Lake
World's largest natural asphalt lake, 75m deep
1st
Biodiversity
Highest bird species count per square km in the Western Hemisphere

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Trinidad and Tobago

What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.

What continent is Trinidad and Tobago in?

Trinidad and Tobago is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Trinidad and Tobago use?

Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). The international calling code is +1-868.

What is the GDP of Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago has a GDP of $24.2B, with a GDP per capita of $17,286.

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