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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The land of the hummingbird ....
Know Your Community – Know Your World Presentation
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Fasten your seatbelts …
Take a flight with me …
Trinidad
Tobago
Name: Jadgesh Ramjit
School: MBA student at the University of Akron
Hometown: South Trinidad – Penal
Career Path: To become an aggressive Finance professional
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World Map Highlighting Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad & TobagoQuick 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$ 6.4252Main exports: Petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, tourism GNI per capita: US $15,380 (World Bank, 2010)
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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
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Trinidad & Tobago – Rich History 2
1962 - Trinidad and Tobago obtained its independence from the British Empire
1976 - Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic .
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National Flag
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National Coat of Arms
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National Birds
SCARLET IBISCOCRICO BIRD
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National Flower - Chaconia
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National Instrument – Steel Pan
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Trinidad & Tobago – Geography
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Trinidad & Tobago – PoliticsGovernment: 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. Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Current President: His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards
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Trinidad & Tobago – EconomicsMajor Exports: Petroleum and Petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, cocoa, coffee, and tourism
Major Imports: Industrial lubricants 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
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Trinidad & Tobago – SocietyEducation: 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
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• 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’
Music and Influence
EnglishFrench/African: PatiosHindiSpanish
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Local’s who touched the world!
Wendy Fitzwilliam- Miss Universe 1998
Brian Charles Lara-Cricket World Record Holder
Anya Ayoung Chee-Project Runway Winner
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Local’s who touched the world!
Machel Montano- Soca King
Nikki Minaj-Hip Hop Superstar
Heather Headley- R&B singer
Shaka Hislop- Trinidad and Tobago Soccer Player
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Festivals and Celebrations
•Carnival
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Festivals and Celebrations
RamadanEmancipationChristmas & Boxing dayDiwali
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Festivals and CelebrationsHosayTobago heritage festivalHoli
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Local Delicacies
Doubles
Pelau
Bake and Shark
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Local Attractions
Water Front (Port-of-Spain) Pitch Lake
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Local Attractions
National Academy for the Performing Arts
Hanuman Murti
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Local Attractions
Tobago Bucco Reef
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