Trinidad and Tobago: Facts & Stats

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Facts

Also Known As Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Keith Rowley
Capital Port of Spain
Population (2024 est.) 1,368,000
Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD equals 6.802 Trinidadian dollar
Head Of State President: Christine Kangaloo
Form Of Government multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Senate [311]; House of Representatives [42])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Total Area (Sq Km) 5,128
Total Area (Sq Mi) 1,980
Monetary Unit Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
Population Rank (2023) 157
Population Projection 2030 1,361,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2024) 690.9
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2024) 266.8
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 53.6% • Rural: (2024) 46.4%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 74 years • Female: (2022) 77.9 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2010) 99% • Female: (2010) 98%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 27,539
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 17,940
1All seats are nonelected.

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National anthem of Trinidad and Tobago

Topics

Eric Williams
prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Italian explorer

North America
North America
continent
West Indies
West Indies
island group, Atlantic Ocean
The Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
sea, Atlantic Ocean
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain
national capital, Trinidad and Tobago
Lesser Antilles
Lesser Antilles
islands, West Indies
San Fernando
San Fernando
Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough
Trinidad and Tobago
Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago
Siparia
village, Trinidad and Tobago
Caroni River, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Caroni River
river, Trinidad and Tobago
Pitch Lake, Trinidad
Pitch Lake
asphalt deposit, Trinidad and Tobago
Buccoo Coral Reef, Trinidad and Tobago
Buccoo Coral Reef
reef, Trinidad and Tobago
British Empire
British Empire
historical state, United Kingdom
Gulf of Paria
Gulf of Paria
gulf, South America

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