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The islands was under British control in the 19th century; independence was obtain in 31 august 1962.
The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing.
Tourism in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela and northwest
of Guayana.
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FaCtS
- The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was obtain in 1962. The country is one of
the most producers in the Caribbean thanks to petroleum and natural gas production. Tourism is the best of economy in
Tobago because , is needed for expansion and growing.
- Area total: 5,128 sq km
- Climate: tropical; very rainy
- Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
- Population : 1,096,585 (last census , july 2004)
- Capital: Port-of-Spain
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Ethnic groups : East Indian ( immigrants from northern India) 40.3%, black 39.5%, mixed 18.4%, white 0.6%, Chinese
and other 1.2%
Religions:Roman Catholic 29.4%, Hindu 23.8%, Anglican 10.9%, Muslim 5.8%, Presbyterian 3.4%, other 26.7%
Lenguage:English (official)
Head of State:(President) President Maxwell Richards
Head of Government: Prime Minister Patrick Manning
Economy
Trinidad and Tobago, (is the Caribbean producer of oil and gas, has the reputation as an excellent
investment site for international businesses) Tourism is a growing sector (although not proportionately as important)as in
many other Caribbean islands. The economy benefits from low inflation and a growing trade surplus.Prices for oil, petrochemicals,
and liquified natural gas are expected to remain high, but the investment continues to grow to support expanded
capacity in the energy sector.
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