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The alligatoridae (Alligatoridae) are a family of crocodilian sauropsids (reptiles) native to the Americas, including alligators and caimans. It includes the extant genera Alligator, Caiman, Melanosuchus and Paleosuchus, as well as numerous extinct genera. Of the 7 species that inhabit America, 1 occurs in Trinidad.
Discover Trinidad and Tobago is an annual, free (advertising-supported) travel/visitor guide to Trinidad and Tobago. [1] It has been published by Media and Editorial Projects Limited since 1991. Discover Trinidad and Tobago was initially published twice per year, but switched to annual publication in the mid-1990s. Its 2009 edition was its 20th.
British West Indies (1960 S) Trinidad and Tobago competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's sixteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics as an independent nation, although it had previously appeared in four editions as part of the British colony and the West Indies Federation.
Modern Trinidad and Tobago maintains close relations with its Caribbean neighbours and major North American and European trading partners. As the most industrialized and second-largest country in the English-speaking Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago has taken a leading role in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and strongly supports CARICOM economic integration efforts.
Tobago. Tobago is a ward of Trinidad and Tobago and is governed locally by the Tobago House of Assembly . Historically, Tobago was divided into seven parishes (Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Mary, Saint Patrick and Saint Paul ). In 1768 each parish of Tobago had nominated representatives to the Tobago House of Assembly.
A red field with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist-side to the lower fly-side. The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962. Designed by Carlisle Chang (1921–2001), [1] [2] [3] the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962.
Pages in category "Politics of Trinidad and Tobago". The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . Politics of Trinidad and Tobago.
National Flower. Chaconia ( Warszewiczia coccinea) The Chaconia, also known as the "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago" or "Wild Poinsettia" is an indigenous flower known by its long sprays of magnificent vermillion. Coincidentally, this flower blooms on every anniversary of our Independence Day (August 31, 1962).