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| Independence Year : 1962 Population : 1295000 Life Expectancy : 68.0 Capital : 3336 GNP : 6232.00 GNP Old : 5867.00 Local Name : Trinidad and Tobago Government Form : Republic Location : Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela Terrain : Plains and low mountains Climate : Tropical; rainy season (June through December). Ethnic Group : African 40%, East Indian 40%, mixed 14%, European 1%, Chinese 1% Religions : Christians 60%, Hindu 24%, Muslim 6%, other 10%. Official Website : www.gov.tt | 
Genral Information - Trinidad and Tobago
Background
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. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) |
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