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Also Known As Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Capital Port of Spain
Population (2026 est.) 1,371,000
Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD equals 6.824 Trinidadian dollar
Head Of State President: Christine Kangaloo
Form Of Government multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Senate [311]; House of Representatives [42])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Total Area (Sq Km) 5,128
Total Area (Sq Mi) 1,980
Monetary Unit Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
Population Rank (2026) 158
Population Projection 2030 1,361,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 692.4
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 267.4
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 53.6% • Rural: (2024) 46.4%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2021) 68.4 years • Female: (2021) 75.2 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2024) 27,008
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2024) 19,740
1All seats are nonelected.

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Trinidad and Tobago
Map of Trinidad and Tobago showing the national boundaries, major cities, and towns on both islands. Trinidad is depicted with cities such as Port of Spain, San Fernando, and Arima, while Tobago includes Scarborough and Roxborough. The map includes surrounding waters labeled as the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, and a small locator inset showing the country's position off the northeastern coast of Venezuela.
Trinidad and Tobago
Map showing the location of Trinidad and Tobago in the southern Caribbean Sea, just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. Neighboring countries and territories such as Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the United States are also labeled. The capital, Port of Spain, is indicated on Trinidad.
Map showing the physical features of Trinidad and Tobago, with the islands labeled and key features such as Mount Aripo, Mount Tamana, the Main Ridge on Tobago, rivers, swamps, and wildlife sanctuaries marked. Surrounding bodies of water include the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Paria, with a small locator map in the top left corner indicating the islands' position off the coast of Venezuela.
A vertical rain shaft descends over the sea during a colorful tropical sunset, with silhouetted hills and coastline at Man-of-War Bay, Tobago.
scarlet ibis
San Fernando
View from a ship of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, showing King's Wharf with modern high-rise buildings along the waterfront and ships docked at the port.
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
National anthem of Trinidad and Tobago
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