TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - All you need to know | Caribbean Country - Geography, History and Culture
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- This video we will look at Trinidad and Tobago’s Flag, Code of Arms, Physical Geography, Climate, History, People and Culture and Economy.
Trinidad and Tobago - “happiest” and second wealthiest county in the Caribbean. It lies closer to Venezuela and south of Grenada.
Capital is Port of Spain, located on the Gulf of Paria,
San Fernando, is the industrial capital and largest city
Interesting places
Magnificent Seven, a group of seven mansions located west of the Queen's Park Savannah
The Queen’s Park Savannah roundabout
Geography
Geologically Trinidad and Tobago is an extension of the South America; although some believe, it is part of the Lesser Antilles archipelagos while few others argue it is on its own archipelagos.
Three relatively low mountain ranges cross Trinidad from east to west. Heavily forested Northern Range rises into two peaks highest one is El Cerro del Aripo at 940 meters and El Tucuche is little shorer at 936 meters.
The low-lying range Central Range extends diagonally across the island with swampy areas rising to rolling hills. The Southern Range is a broken line of hills extends along the southern coast.
The Caroni Plain, a muddy sediment, extends southward, between Northern and Central Range.
There are many rivers and streams, the most significant are the 50 km long Ortoire River that flow eastward into the Atlantic. It is glow in the dark, with the eerie blue bioluminescence.
Trinidad has a one of a kind lake, it ls not your average lake with clear blue water; The Pitch Lake is pitch black, a largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, estimated to contain 10 million tons asphalt, covers about 100 acres. Pitch Lake is also a popular tourist attraction
Most of the soils of Trinidad are fertile, with the exception of the sandy and unstable terrain found in the southern part of the island.
History
Trinidad and Tobago was originally inhabited by peace-loving Igneri, a part of Arawak Indians over 7,000 years ago, making it the earliest settled part of the Caribbean. Several waves of migration took place and the fierce Caribs were living in the islands when
Christopher Columbus set his eyes on them in 1498, named it Trinidad after the three mountain peaks at its southeast corner and Tavaco after a local long-stemmed tobacco pipe, Natives resisted European settlement but they couldn’t win with modern weponary and very determined European men.
Spain colonized Trinidad 1592.
1620-40s, with the Dutch, English and Latvia’s all attempting to colonies Tobago in the early 17th century, The Dutch settle on Tobago by 1630.
The French capture Tobago by 1781, transformed it into a sugar-producing colony. British captures Trinidad in 1797 and formalized by the Treaty of Amiens in 1802.
As the sugar price went down, Cacao took over, in the early 19th century, farmers from South American were strongly encouraged to move to Trinidad to cultivate cacao.
Slavery abolished in 1834; decades after that, Indians were brought to work on sugar plantations.
Trinidad and Tobago were administratively combined as a single British colony in 1889.
Trinidad and Tobago joins the British West Indies Federation in 1958, but a year later established an internal self-government with Williams as prime minister.
On Aug. 31, 1962, formally became an independent state and choose to remain a member of the Commonwealth with Elizabeth II as the queen.
1976 - Trinidad and Tobago becomes a republic within the Commonwealth with Ellis Clarke, as president, a ceremonial roll and Eric Williams as prime minister
Trinidad and Tobago People and culture
Indian descendants - 35%, African descendants - 34%
Official language is English,
Religion - Christians - 63%, Hindus - 20%, and Muslims - 6%.
Carnivals are famous in the Caribbean but none as grand, spectacular and alluring as the one you find in Trinidad, known as the “Greatest show on Earth!”
Trinidad and Tobago has the biggest celebration of Diwali in the Western Hemisphere.
Trinidad and Tobago Economy
World Bank categorize Trinidad and Tobago economy as high-income economy. Petroleum, petrochemicals and natural gas contribute to 40% of the GDP of 45 billion. It also has a sizable manufacturing sector, notably food and beverages, as well as cement.
I thoroughly enjoy watching these videos. It holds significant value to witness individuals expanding their knowledge about our nation. A proud Trinidadian here.
I agree
Great video ! Thank you for highlighting our beautiful country!
engaged to a trinidadian here in america. she'll be bringing me there for a visit someday soon. teaching me about the culture, and food. this has helped!!!
That is wonderful. Congratulations to your upcoming wedding and trip to these magical islands
Very well put together and informative content. I'm from Trinidad and you have my stamp of approval. Cheers
This means a lot to me. Thank you so much.
@@GeographyNuts You're welcome!
Great vid, lots of info in there, I will have to put T&T on my bucket list. Thank you!
Thank you so much too. I will be coming there in Trinidad and Tobago on this coming December 2023. Because my Boyfriend is from Trinidad and Tobago.
May God bless us all!!!
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Did u go? How was it??
I LOVE MY COUNTRY T N T
Amazing video, what a beautiful place and wonderful people!
Beautiful country ❤❤❤
Very informative and interesting! I was definitely engaged ♥️
Awesome! Thank you!
WELL DONE!❤
proud trini here this vid was very well done good job
I am so glad you like it
Like I previously mentioned to someone else on this chat that I really do appreciate your information on the culture and people of Trinidad and Tobago it was very informative, and each time I learn something new about This twin Islands where I was born. Also as it is well documented how mixed our people, culture and language are I am of a mixture of Indian, black and portuguese. I do have of knowledge about my Indian culture, black culture but I don't have much history about the Portuguese in Trinidad. Where they first settled and their contributions. I guess it was such a small Amount of people that settled in Trinidad much wasn't documented about their culture and language. Is it possible that you can Do a video at some point, to include the History of the Portuguese people. Thank you in advance and keep up the good work I thoroughly enjoyed your video.
Nice wonderful country
Beautiful from Gardening with kirk
Nice explanation. Mam .i intersted to visit that country
Very well done
Thank you
This is the most comprehensive description of our twin island state that i have heard ,through the eyes of a foreigner.Well reas
Nice
Thank you
🇹🇹 Thanks Sister for the video on Trinidad & Tobago, country with one of the most simple flags. Its two corners of red may remind me of TnT. Very nice to see how it is not a poor country like others in the Carribean, Central or South Americas, not devastated by hurricanes that often, has a recognizable Bharatiya population along with Christian majority among others. The demographics give a lot of clue into operations of any country. I think I can spot a pattern of growth and advancement in these parts of the world seeing the demographics, natural disasters affecting the populations, and religions. Interesting collection of information you have put in your videos. Thanks again, Sister.🌝🌝
As a Swedish person working on a trini owned restaurant I very much appreciate this knowledge ♡
This video was very interesting and informative!
Wow I was today years old when I learned Alphonso Ribeiro (Carlton) was of Trinidadian decent😮🤗
Very similar to my country Mauritius 🇲🇺
Yes . Yes. Our dhal puri roti is the same.
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She totally forget the French influence in Trinidad and not just Tobago.
Can I go this country.. I m Pakistani
C'est parceque les Trinidadien ont tout fait pour détruire le créole français c'est du jamais vu et donc on n'en parle pas même si il y a un petit retour du créole français maintenant qui ressemble au Creole Martiniquais
@@bestbuyandsellplatform6166all are welcome to the home land✊🇹🇹
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Nice video, so much info packed in this short video. I always thought Trinidad & Tobago should be considered South American due to its geography. I hope I could visit the country, it looks beautiful & fun.
Although I was hoping to see some mention of Sports like Football & especially Cricket along with some of the greats like Lara, Bravo, Ganga, Pollard, etc. Also in the beginning the world map showed all of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh & Aksai Chin regions as part of pakistan which is a mistake.
Still loved the video, will take a look for other videos of countries that are part of the West Indies like Barbados, Jamaica, etc. Keep up 😊👍
Thank you so much. There are people believe Trinidad & Tobago is part of South America, for two reason, 1) location . 2) Trinidad is a broken off piece of land from South America. However most text book and experts agree in it part of the Caribbean.
@@GeographyNuts Yes I think there's no doubt Trinidad & Tobago is Caribbean, culturally I think even Guyana is considered Caribbean even though it is on continental South America. Although what continent is Trinidad & Tobago considered to be part of? I'm guessing North America. I feel some countries in the Caribbean should be considered as part of South America.
I think the US government considers it part of North America. Some islands are considered part of Latin America. 😊 I guess it depends who looks at it. My ancestors were brought to the island from India. I think I am 3rd or fourth generation.
My home TNT😊
Trinidad beach water green Tobago have the blue water
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1 … We have about forty assemblies in Ivory Coast but I believe that none of them has gathered today because of the war… May the grace of God be with each of us. And also, it will soon be April 24th, that makes eighteen years since the Angel descended towards me for the very first time. It is a precious date for us. [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"].
2 Well, I am going to read a verse by which I will close, God permitting. It’s Judges 3:1-2: … "And these are the nations that Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, all that had not known all the wars of Canaan; only that the generations of the children of Israel might know war by learning it, at the least those who before had known nothing thereof". Amen! I’m going to talk about the subject: dispensation of a prophet. Whatever might happen, never forget that we are in a prophetic dispensation… [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"].
3 Also, I ask you to content yourselves with the preachings that you already have. I think that there will be some more but I believe that it’s a long time since the Message of Matthew 25:6 has been already given. Like Esther, progress with what you have! Keep away from what didn’t please God to give you! [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"].
4 Well, there are several brothers like brother Abba in Cameroun who hold some important posts; they are often confronted with some things and even with saying certain things to the populations on behalf of the government. Apart from hugs and similar things, they have to confess all the rest to the Church and I ask the brothers and sisters to be very merciful with them. [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"].
5 Now during this crisis of Ivory Coast, we’ve been astonished to see that some so-called prophets and church leaders could say things and some came true and others did not. Yet, they are taken for true prophets. However, a prophet must not tell only one lie. Out of all the things he has announced, as soon as only one thing is false, he does not have to try to explain or justify that. A prophet has nothing to explain. Either it’s true or it’s false! [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"]. How can a prophet say, "I submit to all kinds of revelations on the market and all kinds of revelations in the churches" and a whole country admires him! That’s why, the judgment justly struck them!
6 Well, I am going to read out what a prophet said before the elections, concerning the Ivorian crisis … Well, I read that,"… Anyway, one of these days, that people that has besieged you and the son of your slave shall rule over you and what your heart refuses, you shall see it according to my Word!" And this Word was fulfilled exactly in this nation. Your heart refuses that a son of the Burkinabe who worked in your fields rules over you but you shall see it according to my Word. You see? And this Prophet has never failed in what he announces according to the way of his fathers, the prophets who preceded him since Moses. [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"]. It’s said in the Scriptures, "And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am watchful over My Word to perform It." Jeremiah 1:12. Even before the elections took place, while there were fourteen candidates in a country with a Christian majority, this prophet said that it was this foreigner and Muslim who would be president! Whereas all the Christians of all tendencies prophesied and fasted for the contrary. You see? And now, it is confusion and instead of searching for the truth, some will start saying that God does not exist whereasothers will speak of remaining home. But in all that, there is a people that has never known confusion and it is that of Matthew 25:6. [Ed: The congregation says, "Amen!"].
Greetings ma'am it's very beautiful island but I want to visit how can I apply from Pakistan.
I am not from the islands, but I checked with the embassy for you, you don't need a tourist visa to visit the island as a Pakistani. Just book your flights and show up to the islands. It is am amazing island.
Live in t and t
Nice video but it should have been narrated in Trinidad dialect .How do I explain this to my friend in Hungary?
You are funny. Thanks
@@GeographyNuts We language , Penal ,Trini lay we go Peenal .Debe is Daybay .Morne Diable is Man Jabloo etc .
I am sorry that you were disappointed by her dialect But as she made mentioned That Indians are the 2nd largest population in Trinidad and Tobago. The nation is widely supported culturally in Indian foods, clothing, religion and music and also its language. Currently there are many Indian businesses owners from India. However she seemed to be qualified in the history of the Caribbean and wished to share her knowledge. There are so many videos of its kind and I learn something more each time. I appreciate her research.
@@berniegueu8830 Not disappointed in the person .My point was a little trini slang would havebeen nice .Interview a few trinis in the video .I enjoyedit though .No disrespect .I send it to my friend in Hungary anyway .Thanks .
@@unclesam9909 😊😊 I appreciate that, and I totally agree with your point of view. For some odd reason being away from my place of birth. As I get older so many interests arise to learn about its history. There are no pictures and uncles and aunts do not have much information.😏 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
The narrator is just rushing down the information.
9 When punishments come upon a country, it’s especially against the churches that those punishments are exercised as before on the gods of Egypt. You see? I, Kacou Philippe, slave of Jesus Christ, I do not discourage you but it is in vain that you pray. God has raised up servants to exercise the judgments as He raised up his servant Nebuchadnezzar against Israel in the past. Is it not God who decrees everything that happens on earth? [Ed: The congregation says, “Amen!”]. [Kc.104v28]
Too much attention given to rivers.
Although the content of this video is good, it is a great pity that the narrator has such a strong accent and rushed through all that she said with so little expression, that I had a very hard time understanding her!! This was most disappointing, as I was born and raised in Trinidad, and would strongly suggest that a well educated Trinidadian be used in her place to provide viewers with a better idea of what the twin islands are really like!!
Why so rich an! He people struggling so much business close down an corruption glour
It is unfortunate corruption and greed get in the way of making good decision. Some Countries are geographically challenged, because they they don't have any natural resource or can't grow anything but T&T has wealth and it needs to be distributed well. Understand your frustration. Thank you for watching
That’s the sad part.
None sense!! The people live quite comfortable on both islands, it’s just that due to the pandemic and the most recent recession of 2014 the economy was curtailed somewhat….just like every where else in the world who experienced the both occurrences.
Of course there is poverty, but there’s also a robust social services arm of the government to help struggling families, where there’s also a strong trickle down policy in place that the citizens could share in the wealth of the nation which includes free education, free health care, free school feeding program, substantial school grants for text books and uniforms, there’s also subsidies on gas both cooking and gasoline, air and sea transport between the both islands as well as public transportation where senior citizens access for free.
as for corruption, this new government has been able to scale back exponentially on corrupt practices with a few legislations implemented to curtail money laundering and other forms of corrupt practices that saw a great improvement on the international corruption index.
so never mind the nay sayers, normally they are the ones who are pushing a strong political agenda to create an image of doom and gloom, and the kicker is that most of them don’t even live in the country, but are expats who are opposed to the present government, but has not a single clue as to what’s really taking place on the twin islands.
GT back of
Stop talking foolishness
The country needs to abolish the death penalty.