History UsefulNotes / TrinidadAndTobago

The island of Trinidad was originally inhabited by tribes coming from UsefulNotes/SouthAmerica, until the arrival of the Spaniards, of course. The British took the island by the end of the eighteenth century. The island of Tobago was initially settled by the Dutch, but it ended up changing hands between the European powers until it ended under the control of the English, when they combined it with Trinidad to form one entity. Eventually the country achieved its independence in 1962.

The country has prospered and is one of the most developed countries in the Caribbean. The fact that oil and gas deposits are around has helped the economy. Not to mention [[SceneryPorn the tourism]], especially on the island of Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British]] UsefulNotes/{{India}} in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in UsefulNotes/TheBritishEmpire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries (especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by India). Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent, called "Dougla". Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso (which primarily uses {{steel drums|And Sunshine}}) and Soca music styles originated, with the popular [[Music/TheAndrewsSisters Andrews Sisters]] hit "Rum and Coca-Cola" originating as a satirical calypso by Lord Invader commenting on the presence of American soldiers in Trinidad during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.

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Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British}} UsefulNotes/{{India}} in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in UsefulNotes/TheBritishEmpire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries (especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by India). Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent, called "Dougla". Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso (which primarily uses {{steel drums|And Sunshine}}) and Soca music styles originated, with the popular [[Music/TheAndrewsSisters Andrews Sisters]] hit "Rum and Coca-Cola" originating as a satirical calypso by Lord Invader commenting on the presence of American soldiers in Trinidad during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in UsefulNotes/TheBritishEmpire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated, with the popular [[Music/TheAndrewsSisters Andrews Sisters]] hit "Rum and Coca-Cola" originating as a satirical calypso by Lord Invader commenting on the presence of American soldiers in Trinidad during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in UsefulNotes/TheBritishEmpire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated.

* Perhaps the most famous writer of the country is Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, also known as V. S. Naipaul, who writes books about colonialism (and who is also known for his Flame Bait comments).

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in the UsefulNotes/BritishEmpire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and UsefulNotes/{{Barbados}}, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with UsefulNotes/{{Guyana}}, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated.

Trinidad and Tobago shares a general Anglophone Caribbean culture with Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, and other former British colonies in the area. However, it can probably be stated that the nation it shares the strongest cultural ties with is Guyana. Like Guyana and unlike Jamaica and Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago saw a large influx of indentured workers from [[UsefulNotes/TheRaj British India]] in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, leaving a much stronger Indian stamp on the culture than the other Anglophone Caribbean countries. (Especially in cuisine; the Trinidadian kitchen is heavily influenced by the Indian.) Many Trinidadians are therefore of Indian or mixed African and Indian descent. Trinidad is where ChutneyMusic was invented, and it is extremely popular in both countries and among the diaspora from both countries. Similarly, Trinidad is where the Calypso and Soca music styles originated.

This is also where the limbo dance originated (not from UsefulNotes/{{Hawaii}}, as it’s commonly believed). Also, the musical instrument known as the steelpan (aka steel drum) is commonly associated to Jamaica, where, in fact, it was actually developed in Trinidad.

This is also where the limbo dance originated (not from Hawaii, as it’s commonly believed). Also, the musical instrument known as the steelpan (aka steel drum) is commonly associated to Jamaica, where, in fact, it was actually developed in Trinidad.

The island of Trinidad was originally inhabited by tribes coming from UsefulNotes/SouthAmerica, until the arrival of the Spaniards, of course. The British took the island by the end of the eighteenth century. The island of Tobago was initially settled by the Dutch, but it ended up changing hands between the European powers until it ended in control of the English, when they combined it with Trinidad to form one entity. Eventually the country achieved its independence in 1962.

The island of Trinidad was originally inhabited by tribes coming from UsefulNotes/SouthAmerica, until the arrival of the Spaniards, of course. The British took the island by the end of the eighteen century. The island of Tobago was initially settled by the Dutch, but it ended up changing hands between the European powers until it ended in control of the English, when they combined it with Trinidad to form one entity. Eventually the country achieved its independence in 1962.

The island of Trinidad was originally inhabited by tribes coming from South America, until the arrival of the Spaniards, of course. The British took the island by the end of the eighteen century. The island of Tobago was initially settled by the Dutch, but it ended up changing hands between the European powers until it ended in control of the English, when they combined it with Trinidad to form one entity. Eventually the country achieved its independence in 1962.

A nice little country composed of a major island called Trinidad, a minor island named Tobago (actually the top of an underwater volcano) and some little islets nearby. The islands are so close to UsefulNotes/{{Venezuela}} that you could think they’re part of that country; however, they are considered part of the Caribbean because of their cultural ties with it (and the fact that the official language is English, not Spanish, albeit an English spiced with a lot of local words).

A nice little country composed of a major island called Trinidad, a minor island named Tobago (actually the top of an underwater volcano) and some little islets nearby. The islands are so close to Venezuela that you could think they’re part of that country; however, they are considered part of the Caribbean because of their cultural ties with it (and the fact that the official language is English, not Spanish, albeit an English spiced with a lot of local words).

** Senate President: Christine Kangaloo

** President: Paula-Mae Weekes