can you tell me all about trinidad and tobago?

Question

yeah, maybe about the condition, the culture, language, the people.. everything about TRINIDAD and TOBAGO...
thanx be4...

Answer 1

Trinidad and Tobago are located in the Southern Caribbean. The Capital is Port of Spain which is the main place for conducting business. The nation is one of few that does not rely on tourism as it's main source of income. Relying on natural resources allows this island to have an advantage over some of the other islands.

Crime has become an issue in Trinidad in recent years & people are warned to be careful when traveling there. Don't let the crime deter you, though be sensible. Don't walk around with expensive jewelry or large amounts of cash exposed. Kidnapping has been on the rise though it's usually within their own population of business owners & their families. Hospitals in Trinidad have receieved criticism for their lack of good facilities & their poor ambulance system (don't expect one to come if you are living out of the way). Those are probably the main issues which may concern people to rethink their trip though you would find crime just about anywhere and the likelihood of requiring a hospital on a trip is often never considered in foreign land anyway (keep emergency numbers handy as well as any important medical info if you have any serious conditions).

The population is very mixed (chinese, east indian, spanish, afro-caribbean). I don't think I've ever seen a place celebrate so many holidays because of the amount of different cultures within one place. The celebrate many holidays that are Christian as well as Hindu (there are days for Independence, Emancipation Day, Easter, Christmas, Divali Celebration of Lights, and many others). With such a mixed population, the official language is still English. You'll notice many people from Venezuela are in the island as well, often there to learn English.

Home of the steelpan, Trinidad & Tobago also is home to what they refer to as, "The Greatest Show On Earth," carnival. Carnival is a big deal to Trinbagonians. The season officially begins after Christmas until Ash Wednesday. There are numerous parties (or as they call them, fetes), which lead up to the 2 days of masquerade. Visitors to the island are welcome to join in the revelry by joining one of the mas bands (where you will get a costume) to dance in the streets alongside big trucks with music. While the costs are beginning to get expensive for participating, many people live for Carnival and are willing to save their hard-earned money & sometimes take out loans to pay for these costumes. Don't confuse Trini-Carnival with Brazil's as the music is quite different and they welcome outsiders to join in the fun.

During the Carnival season, you will hear various music such as soca, calypso, and chutney. Many of the Caribbean have their own artistes performing soca & calypso, though Trinidad is the only place you'll really hear chutney(fast paced Indian music) & it is believed that soca & calypso originated here (though there are other influences that have made this debatable).

The food is very good in TNT. Their Indian-influenced fare is a fav of mine to include roti (not completely like that you would find in a typical Indian restaurant). Roti has a "skin" which some compare to that of a wrap or burrito, though made of different ingredients. A thin dough with a filling of a curry filling (chicken, goat, shrimp, or beef typically), potatoes, vegetables, mango chutney, mash pumpkin, and pepper if you please. Rotis can be made with a variety of items and are quite filling. "Buss up shot" is similar with the filling and "roti skin" separate, though the skin is not quite the same (still good however). Doubles are a morning favourite. They are 2 small fried rolled-out dough (rather greasy) that is filled with curried chickpeas (channa) and served with peppersauce and tamarind sauce. Pelau (a rice dish with chicken) is another favourite. Bake & Shark is almost addicting, especially if you go to Maracas Beach. While some visitors might be unsure of trying it, those fears usually go away once they taste it. A bake is essentially fried bread. You will see it with saltfish as well. You'll find very good Chinese food in Trinidad as well.

There is so much to say about Trinidad & Tobago as they have so much to offer. Trinidad has a lot of eco-tourism while Tobago is known for it's beaches. For more info, check out their website listed below.

Answer 2

no beaches in trinidad and 1 beach on tobago

Answer 3

Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island country off the northern edge of South America. The country is one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean, due its large reserves of oil and gas and is known for its Carnival and is the birthplace of steelpan, limbo, and the music styles of calypso, soca and chutney. The climate is tropical. There are two seasons annually: the dry season for the first six months of the year, and the rainy season in the second half of the year. Unlike most of the other Caribbean islands, both Trinidad and Tobago have frequently escaped the wrath of major devastating hurricanes. It is a republic with a two-party system and a bicameral parliamentary system based on the Westminster System. It is one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the Caribbean and is listed in the top 40 (2010 information) of the 70 High Income countries in the world. It has one of the highest GDP per capita of USD $20,300 (2011) in the Caribbean. In terms of healthcare, be confident you get the best Trinidad and Tobago Medical Tourism.

Answer 4

I am trinidadian, trini is a nice place to be. We speak english broken english but it is easy to understand once you get used to it. It's a multicultural island with everything available. I guess it just the place to be.