Saturday, April 19

Trinidad and Tobago

Year Founded

  • Trinidad and Tobago became independent from Britain on August 31, 1962.
  • It became a republic on August 1, 1976.

Past Presidents

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

Location

  • 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).

Climate

  • 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.

Popular Personalities

  • Hasely Crawford – First Olympic gold medalist (1976, 100m sprint)
  • Brian Lara – Legendary cricketer and world record holder in Test cricket
  • Nicki Minaj – International rapper, born in Trinidad
  • Wendy Fitzwilliam – Miss Universe 1998
  • Machel Montano – King of Soca music
  • Keshorn Walcott – Olympic gold medalist in javelin (2012)

Sports

  • 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

Fashion

  • 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

Food

  • 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

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