Portal:Trinidad and Tobago

Main Indices Projects Trinidad and Tobago Portal Flag of Trinidad and Tobago The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a country located at the southern tip of the Caribbean. It borders the countries of Grenada and Venezuela. It was the first Caribbean country to host the Summit of the Americas. It shares maritime boundaries with other nations including Barbados to the northeast, Guyana to the southeast, and Venezuela to the south and west. A treaty between the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Republic of Venezuela on the delimitation of marine and submarine areas, 18 April 1990. The country covers an area of 5,128 square kilometres (1,980 sq mi) and consists of two eponymous main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous smaller landforms. Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the main islands; Tobago is much smaller, comprising about 6% of the total area and 4% of the entire population which is estimated at 1.3 million (2005). Unlike most of the English-speaking Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago's economy is primarily industrial with an emphasis on petroleum and petrochemicals. Trinidad and Tobago is well known for its African and Indian cultures, reflected in its large and famous Carnival, Diwali, and Hosay celebrations, as well being the birthplace of steelpan, the limbo, and music styles such as calypso, soca, rapso, parang, chutney, and chutney soca. More about Trinidad and Tobago ... Selected article - Location in Trinidad and Tobago Piarco International Airport (IATA: POS, ICAO: TTPP) is an international airport serving the island of Trinidad and is one of two international airports in Trinidad and Tobago. The airport is located 30 km (19 mi) east of Downtown Port of Spain, located in the suburban town of Piarco. The airport is the primary hub and operating base for the country's national airline, as well as the Caribbean's largest airline, Caribbean Airlines. Piarco International Airport has direct scheduled service to destinations in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America and Europe. It is also a significant transit hub for the Southern Caribbean and serves as the primary connection point for many passengers travelling from Guyana. (Full article...) List of selected articles Eric Williams Black Power Revolution Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt Crown Point, Tobago Scarborough, Tobago Pigeon Point, Tobago Learie Constantine Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics Queen's Park Oval Andre Boucaud Main Ridge, Tobago Kenwyne Jones Clifford Roach Andy Ganteaume Trinidad and Tobago at the 1994 Winter Olympics Nicki Minaj Trinidad and Tobago at the 1998 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 2002 Winter Olympics Music of the Lesser Antilles Culture of Trinidad and Tobago History of Tobago Music of Trinidad and Tobago Lalonde Gordon V. S. Naipaul Basdeo Panday History of the TT Pro League C. L. R. 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Robinson Mighty Shadow Dwight Yorke Arima Point Fortin Couva San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago Chaguanas Attalea (plant) National Union of Freedom Fighters Joe Small (cricketer) Edwin St Hill Wilton St Hill Trinidad and Tobago at the 1994 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 1994 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 1998 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics Hurricane Tomas The Jumbie Bird Winsford Devine Categories Category puzzle Select [►] to view subcategories Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago-related lists Buildings and structures in Trinidad and Tobago Culture of Trinidad and Tobago Economy of Trinidad and Tobago Education in Trinidad and Tobago Environment of Trinidad and Tobago Geography of Trinidad and Tobago Government of Trinidad and Tobago Health in Trinidad and Tobago History of Trinidad and Tobago Organisations based in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago people Politics of Trinidad and Tobago Society of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago stubs Select [►] to view subcategories Tobago Archdeacons of Tobago Chief Justices of Tobago Geography of Tobago People from Tobago Selected quote In the news 25 June 2024 – 2024 North America heat waves Puerto Rico announces its first island-wide heat advisory to all 78 municipalities due to predicted highs of 114°F (46°C) and widespread power outages. (AP) 21 June 2024 – 2024 North America heat waves At least six people die due to heat-related illness in the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona, United States, as temperatures reach 115 °F (46 °C). (AP) 20 June 2024 – 2024 in archosaur paleontology Researchers announce the discovery the Lokiceratops rangiformis, a dinosaur species named after the Norse god Loki, in North America. The findings are published in the journal PeerJ. (ABC News) 13 June 2024 – A Russian warship and a nuclear-powered submarine conduct military drills in the Caribbean sea simulating a missile strike on enemy ships after passing near the coast of Florida in order to reach Havana, Cuba. (AP) WikiProject You are invited to participate in WikiProject Trinidad and Tobago, a WikiProject dedicated to developing and improving articles about Trinidad and Tobago. General images The following are images from various Trinidad and Tobago-related articles on Wikipedia. Krishna, Radha, and the Gopis celebrating Phagwah. (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) Tobago Cuisine - Pacro Water and Sea Moss drinks (from Tobago) Location of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Panoramic shot of Downtown Scarborough, Tobago (from Tobago) Regional Geology of Trinidad and Venezuela (from Trinidad) Temple in the Sea historical marker. (from History of Trinidad and Tobago) Tobago Cuisine - Crab and Dumplings (from Tobago) Newly arrived indentured Indians in Trinidad and Tobago (from History of Trinidad and Tobago) Nativity scene in Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) Moruga – Christopher Columbus monument. Columbus landed here on his third voyage in 1498. This is on the southern coast of the island of Trinidad, West Indies (from Trinidad) Pigeon Point, Tobago. (from Tobago) Protector of Slaves Office (Trinidad), Richard Bridgens, c. 1833. (from History of Trinidad and Tobago) Green stone ceremonial axe. From shell midden, Mt Irvine Bay, Tobago, 1957 (from History of Trinidad and Tobago) Tobago - August 2013 (1530) (from Tobago) Seventeenth-century map showing the fort of Nieuw Vlissingen. (from Tobago) Castara Bay (from Tobago) St Giles Island, northernmost part of Trinidad and Tobago, a bird sanctuary (from Tobago) Divali Nagar in Chaguanas, Caroni County, Trinidad and Tobago. (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) French attack on the British island of Tobago in 1781 with text. French painting from 1784. (from Tobago) Fishing - Tobago, West Indies (from Tobago) Hummingbirds of Trinidad and Tobago (from Biota of Trinidad and Tobago) Greenstone ceremonial axe, from shell midden, Mount Irvine Bay, Tobago, 1957. (from Tobago) People celebrating Phagwah. (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) Maha Shivratri festival (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) A medallion commemorating the capture of Trinidad and Tobago by the British in 1797. Diyas lighting on Divali night in Trinidad and Tobago. (from Culture of Trinidad and Tobago) Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago (from History of Trinidad and Tobago) Red-billed tropicbird on Little Tobago. (from Tobago) Historical parishes of Tobago (from Tobago) Castara village beach (from Tobago) Selected picture Shurwayne Winchester and Traffik Performing Shurwayne Winchester and Traffik Performing Did you know ... that Duguetia tobagensis, a small tree endemic to the island of Tobago, has only been collected three times since its original discovery in 1912? ... that although it has not been formally assessed by the IUCN, the plant Justicia flaviflora is considered critically endangered because it can only be naturally found on one mountain in Trinidad and Tobago? ... that the endemic flora of Trinidad and Tobago includes a total of 59 plant species, including one that was last collected between 1786 and 1791? Selected cuisine Pholourie (), also spelled phulourie or phoulourie, is a snack food commonly eaten in Trinidad and Tobago and also known in Guyana and Suriname. It consists of fried, spiced dough balls that are served with a chutney. The dough is made up of flour, ground split peas, water, and spices. Depending on the recipe, green seasoning, garlic, pepper, turmeric, onions and/or cumin are used. Then dough balls the size of golf balls are formed and fried afterwards. The fried balls are usually served with a chutney to dip them in, usually tamarind or mango. They are also added to Karhi. Selected panorama Warszewiczia coccinea, "Double Chaconia" cultivar. University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. April 25, 2005 Warszewiczia coccinea, the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago (2005) Topics Lists Trinidad and Tobago-related lists Culture Artists Novelists Playwrights Poets Writers Education Universities Schools Economy Companies Hospitals Geography Cities Corporations Reservations Government Presidents Prime Ministers Political parties House of Representatives House of Senate Media Newspapers Radio networks Television stations Natural history Rivers Mountains People People from Trinidad and Tobago Protected areas Protected areas Religion Hindu temples Transportation Airports Highways Select [►] to view subcategories Trinidad and Tobago-related lists Lists of biota of Trinidad and Tobago Lists of buildings and structures in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago communications-related lists Trinidad and Tobago education-related lists Trinidad and Tobago geography-related lists Trinidad and Tobago history-related lists Lists of organisations based in Trinidad and Tobago Lists of Trinidad and Tobago people Trinidad and Tobago politics-related lists Trinidad and Tobago religion-related lists Trinidad and Tobago sport-related lists Lists of tourist attractions in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago transport-related lists Recognized content Featured articles Learie Constantine National Union of Freedom Fighters Featured lists List of Caribbean membranophones List of international cricket centuries by Brian Lara List of snakes of Trinidad and Tobago Good articles Attalea (plant) Andre Boucaud Cyrus Prudhomme David MF Doom Andy Ganteaume Kenwyne Jones Main Ridge, Tobago Nicki Minaj Northern green anaconda Port of Spain Gazette Queen's Park Oval Clifford Roach Joe Small (cricketer) Edwin St Hill Wilton St Hill Trinidad and Tobago at the 1994 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 1998 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 2002 Winter Olympics Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics Did you know? articles Stella Abidh Adolf Hitler (calypso) Mike Agostini Henry Alcazar Alexander's Ragtime Band (band) M. 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