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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Know Your Community – Know Your World Presentation. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The land of the hummingbird. Take a flight with me …. To b ag o. Name : Jadgesh Ramjit School : MBA student at the University of Akron Hometown : South Trinidad – Penal

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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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  1. Know Your Community – Know Your World Presentation • The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago The land of the hummingbird ....

  2. Take a flight with me … Tobago Name: Jadgesh Ramjit School: MBA student at the University of Akron Hometown: South Trinidad – Penal Career Path: To become an aggressive Finance professional Trinidad Fasten your seatbelts …

  3. World Map Highlighting Trinidad and Tobago

  4. Trinidad & Tobago Quick Facts: Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2010) Capital: Port of Spain Area: 5,128 sq km (1,980 sq miles) Major language: English Major religions: Christianity, Hinduism Life expectancy: 67 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: Trinidad and Tobago dollar US$ = TT$ 6.4252 Main exports: Petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, tourism GNI per capita: US $15,380 (World Bank, 2010)

  5. Trinidad & Tobago – Rich History 1 Before 1498 – Trinidad was populated by the Carib and Arawak - an indigenous people who called the island “Ieri” In 1498 – Christopher Columbus rediscovered the islands and called it “Island of the Trinity – Trinidad ”. Trinidad was now a colony of Spain In 1797 (300 yrs later) – The British defeated Spain and colonized Trinidad. This period of being ruled by the Queen resulted in people from Africa, China, India and others being brought to the country Tobago changed hands between the Spanish, British, French and Dutch during the period 1498 to 1962

  6. Trinidad & Tobago–Rich History 2 1962 - Trinidad and Tobago obtained its independence from the British Empire 1976 - Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic .

  7. National Flag

  8. National Coat of Arms

  9. National Birds COCRICO BIRD SCARLET IBIS

  10. National Flower - Chaconia

  11. National Instrument – Steel Pan

  12. Trinidad & Tobago–Geography

  13. Trinidad & Tobago–Politics Government: Parliamentary Democracy Elections: Every five (5) years Voting age: Eighteen (18) years Electoral party: Two (2) major parties: - The United National Congress (UNC) and the People’s National Movement (PNM) Current Prime Minister: The Honorable Mrs. KamlaPersad-Bissessar Current President: His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards

  14. Trinidad & Tobago–Economics Major Exports: Petroleum and Petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, cocoa, coffee, and tourism Major Imports: Industriallubricants and other related products, Manufactured goods, wheat, sugar and Machinery and Transport equipment Major Trading partners: Other Caribbean countries, Canada, The Unites States of America and Mexico Fiscal Authority: The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange: The Stock Exchange of Trinidad and Tobago Money: The Trinidad and Tobago dollar

  15. Trinidad & Tobago– Society Education: All kids start primary school at age four (4) or five (5) and then proceed to secondary school for five year with good performance. All children attend secondary school for 7 years. For the last two years of secondary school kids write the Advanced Level exams administered by London Cambridge before going to university. Tertiary Education: Undergraduate studies last for 3 years - The University of Trinidad and Tobago or the University of the West Indies Jobs: Services; transport, retail , government services, and tourism, Manufacturing and Oil and Gas

  16. Music and Influence • Spanish Influence : Parang • African Influence: Calypso • Indian Influence: Chutney • Combination of all cultures: Soca • Cuisine- Indian, African, Chinese and West Indian • Languages- Spanish, Hindi, Patios, Br. English and ‘Trini’ English French/African: Patios Hindi Spanish

  17. Local’s who touched the world! Brian Charles Lara- Cricket World Record Holder Wendy Fitzwilliam- Miss Universe 1998 Anya Ayoung Chee- Project Runway Winner

  18. Local’s who touched the world! Nikki Minaj- Hip Hop Superstar Machel Montano - Soca King ShakaHislop- Trinidad and Tobago Soccer Player Heather Headley- R&B singer

  19. Festivals and Celebrations • Carnival

  20. Festivals and Celebrations • Ramadan • Emancipation • Christmas & Boxing day • Diwali

  21. Festivals and Celebrations • Hosay • Tobago heritage festival • Holi

  22. Local Delicacies • Pelau • Bake and Shark • Doubles

  23. Local Attractions • Water Front(Port-of-Spain) Pitch Lake

  24. Local Attractions • National Academy for the • Performing Arts • Hanuman Murti

  25. Local Attractions • Tobago Bucco Reef

  26. Thank you for visiting…..

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