National Symbols of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a country in North America. It shares borders with the following countries: The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.

The official language is English and the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is the currency of the Trinidad and Tobago. The domain is .tt and the country code is +868.

National day is celebrated on 31 Aug 1962. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Trinidad and Tobago is no exception.

In Trinidad and Tobago, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Trinidadian people. Swizzle is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Trinidad and Tobago. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Trinidadian symbol.

The country was founded by Eric Williams. The current president of Trinidad and Tobago is Paula-Mae Weekes and Keith Rowley is the Prime Minister.

In Trinidad and Tobago the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B. The standard voltage is 115 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

The Trinidadian national anthem was written by Patrick Castagne and composed by Patrick Castagne.

Country information

Former name(s)	La Isla de la Trinidad
Official name(s)	Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Alternative name(s)	Trinbago (informal, English)
Regional location	Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Country name etymology	"Island of the Holy Trinity" in Spanish
Climate	Tropical; rainy season (June to December)
Terrain	Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains
Population	1,399,488
National Day	31 Aug 1962
Language(s)	English
Religion	Christian, Hindu,Islam, Baháʼí
Country code	+868
Literacy rate	96.6%
Currency	Trinidad and Tobago dollar
Capital city	Port of Spain
ISO	TTO
Domain(TLD)	.tt
Ethnicity	Indian, African, Dougla, European
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Trinidadian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	5,131 km2 (1,981 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC-4 (AST)
Average elevation	83 m (272 ft)
Coastline	362 Km
Mains electricity	115 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Trinidad and Tobago

Motto of Trinidad and Tobago

"Together we aspire, together we achieve"

National animal of Trinidad and Tobago

The National animal of Trinidad and Tobago is Scarlet ibis

National flower of Trinidad and Tobago

The National flower of Trinidad and Tobago is Chaconia. Botanical name is Warszewiczia coccinea.

National bird of Trinidad and Tobago

The National bird of Trinidad and Tobago is Scarlet Ibis

Rest of the National symbols of Trinidad and Tobago 👇

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  Founder
  Eric Williams
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  National dish
  Crab & Callaloo
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  National dance
  Bélé
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  National dress
  Trinidad, however, has no defined national garment
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  National monument
  Hall of Justice
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Swizzle
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  National colors
  Red, white and black
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  National sports
  Football
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  National tree
  Chaconia
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National archives
  National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago
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  National museum
  National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago
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  Central Bank
  Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
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  Highest peak
  Aripo Peak
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  National football team
  TRI
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  Tourism slogan
  Go Beyond Ordinary
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  Emoji flag
  🇹🇹
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  National airline
  Caribbean Airlines
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  National instrument
  Steelpan
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  National hero
  Hasely Joachim Crawford TC
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  President
  Paula-Mae Weekes
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  Prime Minister
  Keith Rowley
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  Olympics Committee
  Trinidad and Tobago Olympic CommitteE
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  Passport
  Passport of Trinidad and Tobago
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  Army
  Trinidad and Tobago Regiment
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  Air Force
  Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard
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  Mythical Creature
  Soucouyant

Trinidadian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Everyone has his friend.

Fair words can buy a horse on credit.

New broom does sweep clean, but old broom knows all de corners.

Not all useful knowledge comes from books or formal learning.

Well to do people offer words of consolation only to the needy, but never any tangible assistance.

Carry your own burdens.

Chop in water leave no mark.

People never recognise their own faults.

Monkey knows what tree to climb.

All skin teeth eh laugh.

People with certain inabilities are not free to act.

Bush has ears.

The thing that makes you happy may also hurt you.

Conversation is the food of the ears.

The race is not for the swift, slow and steady wins.

Blood is thicker than water.

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