Trinidad and Tobago

 Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago's capital city and chief port, southeastern West Indies. It is on the west coast of the island of Trinidad, below the northern peninsula on the Gulf of Paria, which separates the island from the northeastern coast of Venezuela. The city is geometric patterns with parks and squares; residential suburbs are on the hills behind Port of Spain. The center of the town is the business district, near the Gothic-style Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Queen's Park Savannah—the city's most significant open space and a popular site for recreation. From that area radiate many of the most important streets. Around it is several buildings of historical and architectural interest, including the President's House, which stands on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens; Whitehall, which houses the prime minister's office. The Roman Catholic archbishop of Port of Spain; the Knowsley Building, which accommodates some government ministries; All Saints' Church (Anglican); and the neo-Renaissance Red House, rebuilt in 1906, contains the Parliament and government offices. There are also Muslim and Hindu houses of worship in the city. There are three well-established secondary schools among the educational institutions: Queen's Royal College, Fatima College, and St. Mary's College. One of the University of the West Indies campuses is situated at St. Augustine, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city.

The climate of Trinidad and Tobago is tropical, with high relative humidity. The most excellent months are January and February when the average minimum temperature is about 68 °F (20 °C). The warmest months are April, May, and October, with an average maximum temperature of about 89 °F (32 °C).

 English is the official language in Trinidad and Tobago.

1. Pitch Lake is located in the town of La Brea in Trinidad’s southwestern region. The lake occupies an area of nearly 100 acres and has a depth of about 250 feet. Pitch Lake is the world’s largest natural deposit of asphalt, containing almost 10 million tons. It is also a popular tourist destination in Trinidad.
2. The Trinidad Scorpion is native to Trinidad and Tobago and is regarded as one of the hottest chilies in the world. According to the Scoville scale, the Trinidad scorpion has a mean heat of over 1.2 million SHU (Scoville heat units).
3. Commission was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1953 and migrated to the US when she was 13. A decade later, she returned to her homeland. She won Miss Trinidad and Tobago title and then represented her country in the Miss Universe contest. Janelle Penny Commissiong won the Miss Universe title in 1977, becoming the first black woman to do so.
4. The Limbo dance contest is exciting and challenging. It originated in Trinidad and was popularized by Julia Edwards and her dance company. The competition involves a horizontal bar, called the limbo, placed atop two vertical bars, and the dancer must face the bar and go under it without touching the bar or knocking it over. Each time someone eliminates, the bar is set to a lower position, making the task even more challenging. In this way, the bar lowers each time a contestant gets eliminated until only the winner is left.
5. UNESCO recognizes the Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve as a World Heritage Site. It is the world’s oldest protected rainforest. The reserve was established on April 13, 1776, and has an area of about 3958 hectares. The rainforests here are home to a significant diversity of flora and fauna. About 16 mammalian species, 210 species of birds, and other animals reside here.
   

• Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, and Islam are the major religions in Trinidad and Tobago. The Anglicans, Sikhs, Jews, Buddhists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Traditional African Religion, Taoism, etc., are some of the smaller religious groups in the country. Trinidad and Tobago's fastest growing religious groups are the Spiritual Baptist, Yoruba/Orisha faith, and two Afro-Caribbean syncretic faiths. American-style fundamentalist and evangelical churches are also gaining popularity in the country.
• The Carnival introduced in Trinidad and Tobago by the French is one of the biggest public celebrations in the island nation. Originally celebrated by the elite class, the practice spread to the free population after the abolition of slavery in 1838. Christmas is also observed in the country when parang, a traditional style of music, is played, and pastille, fruit cake, black cake, and sweetbreads eat. The Hindu festivals of Diwali, Phagwah/Holi, and Shivratri are also celebrated in the country with great pomp and glory. Muslims observe Hosay, the local form of the Shia Muslim Remembrance of Muharram.
• There is a rich culinary diversity in Trinidad and Tobago, and the cuisine is often a blend of Indian, African, Arabian, European, Creole, Cajun, Spanish, Chinese, and other influences. For example, curried chicken, channa (chickpeas), aloo choka (a potato preparation), roti (Indian flatbread), and white rice are examples of typical Indian dishes consumed here. Stewed chicken, red beans, homemade ginger beer, and fried plantains are part of Creole cuisine. Chowmein is a popular Chinese dish in the country; dumplings and crabs are also part of a Tobago meal. People of the country are highly generous with food at religious and social festivals and events.
• The Little Carib Theatre was the first folk dance company established in Trinidad and Tobago. The culture of Trinidad and Tobago also incorporates Indian plays like the Ram Leela. Nobel laureates like Sir Vidia Naipaul and other famous authors like Michael Anthony and Earl Lovelace originate from the country. Calypso is treated as oral literature in the country, and some contemporary calypsonians are Mighty Sparrow, Mighty Chalkdust, Drupatee, Lord Kitchener, and others. The painter Michel Jean Cazabon (1813–1888) is one of the most famous artists of Trinidad and Tobago.