Trinidad and Tobago : Year Found, Climate And It's Location

Ellis Clarke (1976–1987) – First President
Noor Hassanali (1987–1997)
Arthur N. R. Robinson (1997–2003)
George Maxwell Richards (2003–2013)
Anthony Carmona (2013–2018)
Paula-Mae Weekes (2018–2023) – First female President
Christine Kangaloo (2023–present)

Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean country located just off the coast of Venezuela in South America.
It consists of two main islands: Trinidad (the larger island) and Tobago (the smaller island).

Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round (around 25–33°C / 77–91°F).
Two seasons: dry season (January to May) and rainy season (June to December).
It is outside the main hurricane belt but can experience tropical storms.

Cricket – Popular due to West Indies cricket team
Football (Soccer) – Trinidad and Tobago qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2006
Track & Field – The country has produced world-class sprinters
Basketball & Netball – Growing in popularity
Sailing & Rugby – Also played, especially in Tobago

Carnival Costumes – Vibrant, feathered, and sequined outfits worn during Trinidad Carnival
Madras Fabric – Traditional wear used in cultural celebrations
Local Designers – Meiling, Claudia Pegus, Anya Ayoung-Chee (Project Runway Winner)
Streetwear & Modern Styles – Influenced by Caribbean culture and urban fashion

Doubles – Fried bara bread with curried chickpeas
Roti – Flatbread with curried chicken, goat, or shrimp
Pelau – Rice cooked with peas, meat, and coconut milk
Callaloo – A soup made from dasheen leaves and coconut milk
Bake and Shark – Fried shark in a sandwich with toppings
Corn Soup – A creamy soup made with split peas, corn, and dumplings
Pastelle – Christmas dish made of cornmeal, filled with meat, and wrapped in banana leaves
Black Cake – Rum-soaked fruit cake popular during Christmas

Trinidad and Tobago : Year Found, Climate And It’s Location