Weather
Tropical; rainy season (June to December).
Terrain
Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains.
Currency
Trinidad And Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages
English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese
Religion
Roman Catholic 29.4%, Hindu 23.8%, Anglican 10.9%, Muslim 5.8%, Presbyterian 3.4%, other 26.7%
Ethnic groups
East Indian (a local term - primarily immigrants from northern India) 40.3%, black 39.5%, mixed 18.4%, white 0.6%, Chinese and other 1.2%
History
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.
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