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Trinidad & Tobago
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Trinidad and Tobago is a country in the Caribbean. The main religion is Christianity. The main language is English. Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom in 1962. The country is a parliamentary democratic republic. Tobago has self-government.
The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.
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| Official Name: |
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Area: |
5,128 square km (1,980 sq. mi)Trinidad 4,828 square km (1864 sq. miles)Tobago 300 square km (116 sq. miles) |
| Capital: |
Port-of-Spain |
| Nationality: |
Trinidadian, Tobagonian; Trinbagonian (unofficial) |
| Official Language: |
English |
| Population: |
1,283,000 |
| Currency: |
Trinidad & Tobago Dollar |
| Exchange Rate: |
N/A |
| Time Zone: |
EST + 1; GMT -4 |
| Phone Code: |
Area code 868 plus local number |
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