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Geography
- Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost country in the Caribbean.
- Capital city: Port of Spain; largest municipality: Chaguanas.
- Located near South America, north of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.
History
- Indigenous peoples lived in Trinidad before Spanish colonization by Columbus in 1498.
- Trinidad surrendered to the British in 1797 and was ceded to Britain in 1802.
- Gained independence in 1962; became a republic in 1976.
Economy
- Economy is mainly industrial, focusing on oil and gas reserves.
- The country experiences fewer hurricanes due to its southern location.
Culture
- Known for African and Indian Caribbean traditions and celebrations like Carnival, Hosay, and Diwali.
- Birthplace of steelpan music and genres like calypso, soca, rapso, and chutney soca.