Missionary in Trinidad and Tobago
Kawal Rampersad
About Trinidad and Tobago *
Background: The islands came under British control in
the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most
prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production
and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.
- Area:
Total: 5,128 sq km
Land: 5,128 sq km
Water: 0 sq km
- Area - comparative:
Slightly smaller than Delaware
- Government Type:
Parliamentary democracy
- Capital: Port-of-Spain
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Independence: 31 August 1962 (from UK)
Population: 1,104,209 (July 2003 est.)
Ethnic groups: Black 39.5%, East Indian (a local term - primarily
immigrants from northern India) 40.3%, 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%
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* Based on CIA-The World Factbook